INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL
The present invention provides an intramedullary nail (30) having a body with a transverse bore (48) extending through the body and having an area of enhanced stress distribution on at least the lateral side of the transverse bore. In one exemplary embodiment, the intramedullary nail includes a cutout (32,56,70,84) adjacent to the transverse bore, such as an oblique cutout, that enhances the stress distribution of the intramedullary nail in the region around the lateral opening of the transverse bore. In one exemplary embodiment, the cutout includes a ramp portion (78,94) or area that defines the lateral opening of the transverse bore. In other exemplary embodiments, the cutout includes a runout (60) or a substantially flat portion that defines the lateral opening of the transverse bore.