Femoral nailing is an attractive option for the treatment of hip fractures. This is a minimally invasive technique only...
Zimmer Biomet Segmental System Proximal Femur
The Zimmer Segmental System is a modular salvage knee prosthesis intended to replace the distal femur, mid-shaft femur, proximal femur, and/or total knee in cases that require extensive resection and restoration. The Segmental System is also compatible with selected components from NexGen® Rotating Hinge Knee System offering significant flexibility for reconstructions. Using this system, it is possible to totally replace the lower limb from the mid-calf to the hip.
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Performing a total femur replacement is essentially performing a total hip replacement and total knee replacement at the same...
