DiPHOS Nail

Humeral Nail

DiPHOS Nail is designed for treating humeral fractures, from proximal to diaphyseal extensions. Made of titanium alloy for strength and flexibility, yet featuring a CFR-PEEK proximal coating for angular stability, it ensures steadfast fixation, and pinpoint precision.

CFR-PEEK represents the combination of Poly Ether Ether Ketone (PEEK) and Carbon Fiber Reinforced 30% (CFR 30%). DiPHOS Nail comes in multiple and left/right adaptive variants.

Anti-pull-out system guarantees enhanced stability and effectiveness

No cold welding between screw and nail

Multiplanar fixation offers optimal torsional stability, minimal micromotions, and multidirectional load sharing

Product highlights

Ti6Al4V titanium alloy conforms to ISO 5832-3: strong, elastic, and MRI-compatible

CFR-PEEK proximal coating: purely radiolucent, biocompatible, and corrosion-resistant

Short Nail: Proximal Ø 11mm – Central Ø 8mm – Distal Ø 5.5mm, L. 150mm
Long Nail: Proximal Ø 11mm – Central Ø 8mm – Distal Ø 7 and 8mm, L. 200-300mm (∆ 20mm)
Proximal screws: Ø 4.5mm L. 25-60mm (∆ 2.5mm)
Distal screws: Ø 3.5mm L. 18-40mm (∆ 2mm)
Plug: height 0, +2, +4mm

Resources

Surgical Technique

DiPHOS Nail - Product description and surgical technique (EN)

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DiPHOS Nail - Product description and surgical technique (IT)

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Clinical research

[1] Esperienza preliminare con il chiodo diphos nail nel trattamento delle fratture prossimali di omero. Preliminary experience with Diphos Nail in the treatment of proximal humerus fractures

Maniscalco P, Caforio M, Del Vecchio EO, D’ascola J, Crainz E, Ferrata P. GIOT Aprile 2013;39:48-55.

[2] The importance of early rehabilitation in proximal humeral fracture: A clinical trial of efficacy and safety of a new endomedullary nail

Caforio M, Maniscalco P. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017;30(2):195-202.

[3] Six‑year experience with antegrade intramedullary nail for the treatment of proximal and diaphyseal humeral fractures

Pautasso A, Lea S, Arpaia A, Ferrero G, Bellato E, Castoldi F. Musculoskeletal Surgery (2018) 102 (Suppl 1):S67–S74.

[4] Long endomedullary nail in proximal third humeral shaft fractures

Caforio M, Maniscalco P, Colombo M, Calori GM. Injury, Int. J. Care Injured 47S (2016) S64–S70.

[5] Humeral Nail: Comparison Of The Antegrade And Retrograde Application

Ivan Benčić, Tomislav Čengić, Jakov Prenc, Nikola Bulatović, Aljoša Matejčić. Acta Clin Croat 2016; 55:110-116.

[6] Surgical treatment of proximal humerus fractures with intramedullary nail

Pietro Maniscalco, Corrado Ciatti, Serena Gattoni, Calogero Puma Pagliarello, Fabrizio Quattrini Acta Lo SCALPELLO (2021) 35:13-19.

[7] DIPHOS® nail for proximal humeral fractures: our experience with more than 190 procedures and surgical tips

Fabrizio Quattrini, Corrado Ciatti, Serena Gattoni, Valeria Burgio, Calogero Puma Pagliarello, Fabrizio Rivera, Pietro Maniscalco. Acta Biomed 2021; Vol. 92, Supplement 3: e2021566.

Videos

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