Titanium Elastic Nail (TEN)

Our Titanium Elastic Nail (TEN)—widely utilized in Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing (ESIN) techniques—is a highly advanced, flexible fixation implant engineered primarily for the minimally invasive treatment of long-bone diaphyseal fractures in pediatric patients and small-stature adults. By working on the biomechanical principle of symmetric three-point fixation, a pairing of these elastic rods creates a structurally dynamic, load-sharing construct that maintains anatomical alignment, resists rotational forces, and permits early weight-bearing to accelerate callus bone formation.

Precision-crafted from premium, biocompatible Grade 5 Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), this nail offers an ideal balance of high elasticity, mechanical tensile strength, and structural memory. The implant is engineered with a specially angled, rounded bevel insertion tip that facilitates smooth, effortless tracking along the internal cortical walls of the medullary canal without risk of perforation. Additionally, the outer surface undergoes an electrochemical anodization treatment (yielding distinct color-coding by diameter), which provides superior corrosion resistance and allows for immediate intraoperative sizing identification.

Key Features & Benefits

• Optimal Structural Elasticity: High-flexibility titanium alloy allows the nail to bend elastically during insertion and exert a continuous, stable counter-force against the inner bone cortex to lock fractures rigidly in place.

• Atraumatic Angled Bevel Tip: The smoothly rounded, bent tip skids effortlessly over internal bone structures, preventing iatrogenic cortical piercing or jamming during driving phases.

• Color-Coded Sizing System: Type-II anodized protective surface treatment creates an instant, distinct color-by-diameter correlation (e.g., blue, green, gold) to streamline surgical workflow and prevent selection errors.

• Minimally Invasive Entry Design: Engineered for insertion through small, extra-articular entry portals well away from the epiphyseal growth plates, safeguarding pediatric growth centers from damage.

• Unrivaled Biocompatibility: Elite medical titanium configuration reduces soft-tissue irritation, completely eliminates nickel-allergy risks, and facilitates smooth atraumatic hardware retrieval post-healing.

Product Specifications

Clinical Applications

• Minimally invasive stabilization of pediatric diaphyseal fractures of the femur, tibia, humerus, and forearm (radius/ulna).

• Fixation of specific upper-extremity fractures in adult patients with narrow or constricted medullary canals.

• Premium human pediatric orthopedic trauma interventions and high-precision veterinary small-animal long-bone pinning.