Why The DynaNail Mini® is Considered the Ultimate Choice in Treating Complex Foot Pathologies
Often times, patients with severe flatfoot deformity or arthritis are subjected to treatment options that may include medication, rest or other such conservative methods. When these methods fail and the pain continues to interfere with walking and other day-to-day activities, fusion surgery is considered as the next option in the treatment continuum.
Subtalar fusion is a form of joint fusion surgery that aims at uniting the talar and calcaneal bones together. The goal of this procedure is to restore function, relieve pain and make the joint stable enough to bear weight so that patients can walk and perform their daily routine activities following the procedure.
Medshape’s DynaNail Mini® is quickly replacing compression screws as the surgeon’s tool of choice for treating complex hindfoot pathologies. There are several reasons for this.
1. The DynaNail Mini® offers dynamic compression capabilities
Screws are commonly used to hold the bones in place by applying compression. This compression, in turn, promotes the fusion of the bones. However, screws often aren’t able to hold compression following the surgical procedure when bone resorption and joint settling occurs.
On the other hand, the internal NiTiNOL Element allows the DynaNail Mini® to respond to bone resorption and settling in the joint and maintain dynamic compression throughout the healing process.
2. The DynaNail Mini® improves joint stability
The ability of the internal compression nail to maintain compression as well as its transverse screw components help to improve joint stability. While traditional compression screws pose the risk of loosening or migration from the point of installation, there is no such risk when The DynaNail Mini® is used. The transverse screws prevent migration or movement, thus ensuring the joint remains stable throughout the healing process.
3. Using The DynaNail Mini® is simple
The DynaNail Mini® comes preloaded on a disposable nail guide with the NiTiNOL Element in the pre-stretched position. The surgeon only needs to connect the nail guide to the targeting frame and insert the implant. This reduces the number of steps the surgeon must perform, therefore improving the efficiency in the OR.
The DynaNail Mini® Fusion System is proving to be a game changer when it comes to treating complex hindfoot pathologies. For more information, visit www.medshape.com.