Dynamic hip screw
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dynamic-hip-screw-197-3021372
title:
Dynamic hip screw
text:
Dynamic hip screw (DHS) or Sliding Screw Fixation is a type of orthopaedic implant designed for fixation of certain types of hip fractures which allows controlled dynamic sliding of the femoral head component along the construct. It is the most commonly used implant for extracapsular fractures of the hip, which are common in older osteoporotic patients. There are 3 components of a dynamic hip screw, including a lag screw, a sideplate and several cortical screws. The idea behind the dynamic compr
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Orthopedic implant
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_hip_screw
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date modified:
2022-12-21T13:47:10Z
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