Disclosed is a fracture fixation device, for reducing and compressing
fractures in a bone. The fixation device includes an elongate body
comprising a first portion and a second portion that are detachably
coupled to each other. The first portion defines a helical cancellous
bone anchor and the second portion defines a distal end. An axially
moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation
device and is rotationally locked to the first portion. The device is
rotated into position across the femoral neck and into the femoral head,
and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to lock the device into
place. The second portion is then detached from the first portion.