Steinmann Nail

The Steinmann nail is a surgical instrument named after the Swiss surgeon Fritz Steinmann (1872-1932).

The Steinmann nail is used to fix bone fragments in fractures of long tubular bones. A nail is a rod with threaded ends. It is inserted through the cortical layer of bone on both sides of the fracture site, fixing the fragments in the correct position. This allows for stability while the fracture heals.

Steinmann first used this method to treat fractures in 1907. He developed a special tool for inserting a nail and a technique for fixing fragments. This method has proven to be effective and has become widespread in traumatology.

The Steinmann nail is still widely used in the treatment of diaphyseal fractures of the femur, tibia, humerus and forearm. It provides reliable fixation of fragments and allows the patient to be activated early. This method is considered the “gold standard” in the treatment of this type of fracture.