Interlocking nail Flashcards
1
Q
How does IN work?
A
Interlocking nail with rod and locking mechanism
2
Q
What forces does interlocking nail resist?
A
Rotation
Bending
Axial load
3
Q
Why can interlocking nail be superior to plate when it comes to bending?
A
Interlocking nail is placed at the neutral axis to the bone whist plates are placed eccentric -> more sensitive to bending
4
Q
Which bones and what direction can an interlocking nail be placed in?
A
Humerus
Femur
Tibia
Normograde