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Zimmer Biomet and wholly-owned subsidiary Paragon 28 commenced commercial launch of the Phantom Curved TTC Nail, a next-generation solution engineered around the true circular arc of hindfoot anatomy and designed for fixation strength, alignment reproducibility, and soft-tissue preservation in tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis.
The curved design of the system follows the anatomic arc extending from the posterior calcaneus through the subtalar joint, into the talus, and along the tibial metaphysis to address limitations inherent in straight TTC nails that rely on non-anatomic trajectories. The nail follows the physiologic arc extending from the posterior calcaneus, across the subtalar joint, through the talus, and into the distal tibia.
The Phantom Curved TTC Nail System is compatible with both primary and revision TTC fusion procedures, including complex Charcot reconstruction, post-traumatic cases, and failed straight-nail arthrodesis. The curved design offers:
- No plantar incision, helping address soft tissue disruptions and to protect the plantar neurovascular bundle.
- True circular-arc curvature matching hindfoot anatomy.
- 47.5% increase in calcaneal bone contact vs. straight nails.
- Built-in torsional stability, achieved through anatomic form-fit and threaded peg fixation across tibial, calcaneal, and subtalar segments.
- Revision-friendly trajectory that can circumvent prior straight-nail tunnels and compromised cortical pathways.
“The Phantom Curved TTC Nail System represents a meaningful advance in our commitment to developing procedure-specific solutions that reflect the real anatomy surgeons navigate every day,” said Albert DaCosta, Global President, Foot & Ankle, Zimmer Biomet. “By engineering a device around the natural circular arc of the hindfoot, we are helping surgeons achieve reproducible alignment, strong fixation, and thoughtful soft-tissue preservation for their most complex TTC fusion cases.”
Source: Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet and wholly-owned subsidiary Paragon 28 commenced commercial launch of the Phantom Curved TTC Nail, a next-generation solution engineered around the true circular arc of hindfoot anatomy and designed for fixation strength, alignment reproducibility, and soft-tissue preservation in tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis.
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Zimmer Biomet and wholly-owned subsidiary Paragon 28 commenced commercial launch of the Phantom Curved TTC Nail, a next-generation solution engineered around the true circular arc of hindfoot anatomy and designed for fixation strength, alignment reproducibility, and soft-tissue preservation in tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis.
The curved design of the system follows the anatomic arc extending from the posterior calcaneus through the subtalar joint, into the talus, and along the tibial metaphysis to address limitations inherent in straight TTC nails that rely on non-anatomic trajectories. The nail follows the physiologic arc extending from the posterior calcaneus, across the subtalar joint, through the talus, and into the distal tibia.
The Phantom Curved TTC Nail System is compatible with both primary and revision TTC fusion procedures, including complex Charcot reconstruction, post-traumatic cases, and failed straight-nail arthrodesis. The curved design offers:
- No plantar incision, helping address soft tissue disruptions and to protect the plantar neurovascular bundle.
- True circular-arc curvature matching hindfoot anatomy.
- 47.5% increase in calcaneal bone contact vs. straight nails.
- Built-in torsional stability, achieved through anatomic form-fit and threaded peg fixation across tibial, calcaneal, and subtalar segments.
- Revision-friendly trajectory that can circumvent prior straight-nail tunnels and compromised cortical pathways.
“The Phantom Curved TTC Nail System represents a meaningful advance in our commitment to developing procedure-specific solutions that reflect the real anatomy surgeons navigate every day,” said Albert DaCosta, Global President, Foot & Ankle, Zimmer Biomet. “By engineering a device around the natural circular arc of the hindfoot, we are helping surgeons achieve reproducible alignment, strong fixation, and thoughtful soft-tissue preservation for their most complex TTC fusion cases.”
Source: Zimmer Biomet
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Julie Vetalice is ORTHOWORLD's Editorial Assistant. She has covered the orthopedic industry for over 20 years, having joined the company in 1999.
