The Dynamic Hip Screw Implant System

The AOjASIF* dynamic hip screw (DRS) has been designed primarily to stabilize trochanteric fractures of the hip. Selected fractures of the femoral neck and some subtrochanteric fractures are further indications for the DRS [40, 46]. The dynam­ ic condylar screw (DCS) has been developed for fractures...

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Main Authors: Regazzoni, P., Rüedi, T. (Author), Winquist, R. (Author), Allgöwer, M. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1985, 1985
Edition:1st ed. 1985
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 The Problem of Trochanteric Fractures
  • Classification
  • Problems in Fixation
  • 3 DHS Implant System
  • Design Features
  • Standard Surgical Technique
  • Particular Technical Problems
  • 4 Application of the DHS: Clinical Examples
  • 5 Clinical Results: A Comparison
  • Dynamic Hip Screw
  • Angled Blade Plates
  • Ender’s Nails
  • 6 Laboratory Tests with the DHS
  • Methods and Materials
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusions
  • 7 Summary
  • 8 References
  • 9 Subject Index