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dynamic hip screw |
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dynamic hip screw Orthopedics Orthopedic hardware designed to resist angular deformation, while permitting early fracture impaction, with shortening along the lag screw's axis; the DHS is designed to treat intertrochanteric fractures,
but may be used for subtrochanteric fractures; it has a side plate attached to the distal femur with several cortical screws How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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