Patent ID: 8668694
Filing Date: 2014-03-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An assembly for fixing a fractured bone comprising: an intramedullary nail having a length of 200-500 mm between proximal and distal ends and configured to be implanted within an intramedullary canal of the fractured bone; a blade configured to be implanted into a fractured fragment, and having distal and proximal ends, a horizontal plane, and a passageway positioned centrally, or substantially centrally between the distal and proximal blade ends, and configured to receive means for coupling the blade to the proximal end of said intramedullary nail, wherein the central or substantially central blade passageway is connected to a second aperture on said blade that is not centrally or substantially centrally positioned on the blade and has a larger perimeter than said central, or substantially central passageway and is configured to allow the distal end of the intramedullary nail to pass through; and means for coupling the blade to the proximal end of said intramedullary nail configured such that neither said means for coupling nor the intramedullary nail extend vertically past the horizontal plane of the blade after coupling.