What is DHS in Ortho?

The Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) or Sliding Hip Screw can be used as a fixation for neck of femur fractures.

What is the DHS surgery?

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.

How do you do DHS?

Apply Plate

1. Select a 4-hole DHS plate.
2. Ensure it is sitting flush on the femur.
3. Use the plate impactor to push DHS plate onto bone.
4. Use a 3.2mm drill bit and universal drill guide to drill the distal hole (ensure that sitting fully on bone)
5. Measure screw hole and insert screw.
6. Ensure sitting on bone correctly.

What is DHS plate?

DHS Plate (Dynamic Hip Screw Plate) Specification, Uses, Sizes and Surgical Techniques. The DHS Plate (Dynamic Hip Screw Plate) is designed to provide strong and stable internal fixation of a variety of intertrochanteric, subtrochanteric and basilar neck fractures, with minimal soft tissue irritation.

How long is rehab after hip fracture surgery?

You will continue the rehabilitation program (rehab) you started in the hospital. The better you do with your rehab exercises, the quicker you will get your strength and movement back. Most people are able to return to work 4 weeks to 4 months after surgery. But it may take 6 months to 1 year for you to fully recover.

What is a Thomas splint used for?

The modern “Thomas” splint is one of the most common pieces of medical equipment used in hospitals. It is a simple tool used to effectively immobilize limbs and has successfully reduced the morbidity and mortality that was once involved with limb fractures.

What is Pertrochanteric fracture?

Pertrochanteric femoral fractures are a subtype of trochanteric fractures involving the femur. They are one of the most common fractures in old patients. They can involve both the greater and lesser trochanter and are a type of extracapsular fracture.

Do metal plates and screws need to be removed?

Occasionally a screw is positioned across a joint to help hold that joint in place whilst it heals and it should be removed before moving the joint again to prevent breakage of the metalwork. Infected metalwork should always be removed preferably after the fracture has healed.

How long is recovery from hip fracture surgery?

Most people are able to return to work 4 weeks to 4 months after surgery. But it may take 6 months to 1 year for you to fully recover. Some people, especially older people, are never able to move quite as well as they used to. You heal best when you take good care of yourself.

What is DCS Orthopaedics?

DCS Plate (Dynamic Condylar Screw Plate) Specification, Uses, Sizes and Surgical Techniques. DCS Plate (Dynamic Condylar Screw Plate) is designed to provide strong and stable internal fixation of certain distal femoral and subtrochanteric fractures, with minimal soft tissue irritation.

Is a hip fracture worse than a hip replacement?

Patients undergoing surgery for a hip fracture are at substantially higher risk of mortality and medical complications compared with patients undergoing an elective total hip replacement (THR).