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General| Type | Hip screw system |
|---|---|
| Material | Titanium alloy or Stainless steel |
| Application | Orthopedic surgery |
| Function | Fixation of hip fractures |
| Components | Lag screw, plate |
| Intended Use | Treatment of intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures |
| Plate Material | Titanium alloy or Stainless steel |
| Plate Angle | 135°, 140°, 145° |
| Hole Number | 2-14 |
| Lag Screw Angle | Varies (e.g., 125° to 150°) |
| Indications | Stable and unstable intertrochanteric fractures, subtrochanteric fractures |
| Screw Diameter | 12.5 mm |
Inserting and measuring the guide wire for accurate screw placement.
Reaming the bone channel and optional thread tapping for the screw.
Procedure for inserting the DHS/DCS compression screw.
Placing and securing the DHS plate to the femur.
Final fixation of the DHS plate and optional locking device.
Reducing fracture fragments and inserting the guide wire.
Procedure for inserting the DCS screw.
Placing and securing the DCS plate to the femur.
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