Clinical Indications in Orthopedic Trauma
The 2.9mm interlocking screw is indicated for stabilizing diaphyseal and metaphyseal fractures managed with intramedullary devices:
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Pediatric Long Bone Fractures: Diaphyseal fractures of the pediatric femur and tibia treated with rigid or semi-rigid small-diameter intramedullary nails.
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Forearm Diaphyseal Nailing: Static and dynamic interlocking fixation for adult and adolescent radius and ulna intramedullary nail constructs.
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Humerus Trauma in Small Stature: Fixation of proximal and distal locking apertures in miniature humeral intramedullary systems.
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Comminuted & Length-Unstable Fractures: Preventing axial collapse and limb discrepancy in unstable pediatric diaphyseal trauma.
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta & Deformity Correction: Locking anchor for telescopic and expandable rod constructs in pediatric osteotomy stabilization.