Study on guidance systems for implantable elements.Improvements to the distal targeting system of blocked intramedullary nails

Abstract

The paper presents an experimental study on the design of a device that would help a better screw fixation of the tibia intramedullary locked nail. The first part of the paper presents a series of information related to the anatomy, biomechanics and pathology of the tibia, as well as some aspects related to the joints and muscles around the tibia and fibula. A particular emphasis was placed on diaphysis fractures of the tibia, which also involve the use of blocked intramedullary nail. Information related to the technique used to immobilize diaphysis fractures by orthopedic or surgical technique are also presented. The last part of the work is dedicated to the distal holes in the sagittal plane in order to determine the movement of the nail on the intramedullary canal of the tibia using vector graphics.