The Expert Retrograde/Antegrade Femoral Nail (R/AFN) is the new femoral nail for retrograde and antegrade approach. The versatile nail design is based on a combination of the known DFN and UFN/CFN systems. The Expert R/AFN is part of the new generation of Synthes nails, the Expert Nailing System.

Key Features & Benefits

–	Part of Expert Nailing System with streamlined instrumentation and shared locking implants resulting in faster learning curves, simpler surgical techniques and reduced inventory and costs.
–	A retrograde and antegrade nail with spiral blade, standard and dynamic locking for all fractures in femoral shaft and distal femur represents a femoral nail system with great versatility.
–	Spiral blade with angular stable locking for better purchase and higher stability especially in osteoporotic bone.

Indications

–	In retrograde approach, the Expert R/AFN is indicated for fractures in the distal femur (33-A and 33.C1-3) and fractures in the femoral shaft (32-A/B/C, except 32-A[1-3].1 and 32-B[1-3].1 (subtrochanteric fractures)).
–	In antegrade approach, the Expert R/AFN is indicated for fractures in the femoral shaft (32-A/B/C, except 32-A[1-3].1 and 32-B[1-3].1 (subtrochanteric fractures)).

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