TYLOS
intramedullary nail for ankle arthrodesis
The Tylos intramedullary nail for ankle arthrodesis from the bePOD product line uses a transcalcaneal threaded pin for posterior locking and cortical screw for lateral locking.
Product line:
The Tylos ankle arthrodesis nail in the bePOD line has:
– a posterior locking system consisting of a transcalcaneal threaded pin that provides stability and reduces the risk of disassembly and the screw backing out
– a lateral locking system consisting of cortical screws
Indications:
The Tylos ankle arthrodesis nail is used for combined talocrural and subtalar fusion, or for certain distal tibia fusion procedures when the ankle joint cannot be preserved.
Features and materials:
– Material: stainless steel
– Multi-axial stabilisation: posterior fixation (one transcalcaneal threaded pin) / lateral fixation (3 or 4 cortical screws)
– Protective end plug
– Several sizes of transcalcaneal and cortical screws
– Cannulated nail available in 3 lengths (160, 200, 250 mm) and 3 diameters (10, 11, 12 mm)
Instrumentation:
Drill guides designed to be used intra-operatively for fluoroscopy verification of positioning.
