TENS Nail (Titanium Elastic Nail)

Specifications - TENS Nail (Titanium Elastic Nail)

TENS Nail (Titanium Elastic Nail) are intended for fixation of diaphyseal fractures where the canal is narrow or flexibility of the implant is paramount.

TENS Nail also intended to treat metaphyseal and epiphyseal fractures, such as radial neck fractures, and is intended for fixation of small long bones, such as carpal and tarsal bones. In pediatric applications, the flexibility of the elastic nail allows it to be inserted at a point which avoids disruption of the bone growth plate.

Sizes and Uses of TENS Nail (Titanium Elastic Nail)


Uses

Elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) with the Titanium Elastic Nail (TEN) or Stainless Steel Nail (STEN) is indicated for the management of diaphyseal and certain metaphyseal/ epiphyseal fractures of long bones in children and young adults.

  • Diaphyseal and certain metaphyseal fractures of long bones.
  • Certain metaphyseal/-epiphyseal fractures, including but not limited to radial neck fractures.
  • Complex clavicular fractures (significant dislocation including shortening, “floating shoulder”).
  • Open fractures.