Fusion Nail for Hindfoot Problems

A new hindfoot fusion nail allows surgeons to customize treatment of a lower limb to accommodate the differing needs of patients.

The Trigen hindfoot fusion nail is indicated for degeneration, deformity, or trauma of the hindfoot, including severe pilon fractures, avascular necrosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as failed total ankle replacement and failed ankle arthrodesis. The hindfoot fusion nail is inserted through the heel to keep the ankle in correct position and allow the bones to fuse into a solid structure.

Ankle fusion procedures are typically performed when more conservative options have not produced successful results. The surgical technique is designed to reduce the pain while improving gait for patients. The Trigen hindfoot fusion nail (HFN) is the product of Smith & Nephew Orthopedics (Memphis, TN, USA) and is color-coded for easy implant identification.

"The Trigen HFN is the first intramedullary device to address the actual anatomy of the hindfoot in its design,” said Dr. John Early, an orthopedic surgeon in Dallas (TX, USA). "Its simplified instrumentation and unique locking screw configuration provide me with a new treatment option for difficult surgeries.”





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