Synthes DHS - DCS Plate 95° Surgical Technique; Patient Positioning and Access; Fracture Reduction and Guide Wire

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The following surgical technique is illustrated using the
example of a fracture of the distal femur.
The DCS plate 95° can also be used on the proximal
femur using the same technique. To determine the entry
point on the proximal femur see step 4, page 13.
1
Position patient
Place the patient in a supine position on a normal
radiolucent operating table such that the knee can be flexed
through 90°.
2
Access
Access is via a 15–20 cm incision along the connecting
line between the greater trochanter, the lateral femoral
condyle and the tibial tuberosity.
3
Reduce articular fracture component
Temporary fixation with Kirschner wires, which are
subsequently replaced by lag screws. The position of these
screws must not hamper the insertion of the DCS/DCS
screw.
DHS/DCS Standard System
DCS plate 95°