Patent ID: 7785356
Filing Date: 2010-08-31
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A bone anchoring nail comprising: a shaft with a free end, a head opposite to the free end along a longitudinal axis of the shaft, the head having a substantially U-shaped recess for accommodation of a rod-shaped element, a longitudinal bore extending into the shaft and opening towards at least one of the head and the free end, the shaft comprising a shaft section having a first end and a second end that are spaced apart along the longitudinal axis, the first end closer to the head than the second end wherein the shaft section comprises a plurality of openings extending through a wall of the shaft and being in communication with the bore, wherein at least the shaft section is threadless along its entire exterior surface; and wherein the shaft has a spherical segment-shaped end section and the head is a separate part which is provided with a seat for pivotably holding the end section.