Inventors:
Vipul N. Nanavati - Towson MD, US
James M. Paci - East Setauket NY, US
Frederick W. Werner - Fayetteville NY, US
Levi G. Sutton - Chicago IL, US
Assignee:
THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - Albany NY
International Classification:
A61B 17/72
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an intramedullary nail surgically inserted into a long bone, especially the clavicle. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a curved rod that accommodates the majority of human anatomies and is insertable and capable of either being permanently retained therein or removed if desired.