Dynamic hip screw fixation of intertrochanteric fractures without using traction table
Kumar, S.; Chadha, G.N.
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica 82(2): 346-350
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6462 PMID: 27682298 Document Number: 690403
To evaluate a new technique of Dynamic hip screw (DHS) fixation without using traction table. From july 2006 to july 2012, 328 patients undergoing DHS fixation using manual traction technique were evaluated in terms of Tip apex distance (TAD), -quality of fracture reduction, operation time, preoperative preparation time. In 97% cases good to moderate reduction could be achieved. The mean TAD was 19.2 millimeters, mean operation time 37 minutes and screw cutout rate was only 0.91%. This technique is easy, reproducible, cheap do not sacrifice reduction alignment, screw position and is extremely beneficial in polytrauma patients where multiple surgeries are to be done.