Outcome of the Dynamic Helical Hip Screw System for Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures in the Elderly Patients
Introduction: The dynamic helical hip system (DHHS; Synthes, Paoli, Pennsylvania) differs from the standard dynamic sliding hip screw (SHS) in that in preparing for its insertion, reaming of the femoral head is not performed, thereby preserving bone stock. It also requires less torque for insertion...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458512450707 |