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== Purpose  ==
== Introduction ==
[[File:DHS.jpg|thumb|Xray DHS]]
The dynamic [[Hip Anatomy|hip]] screw (DHS), a [[Femur|femoral]] head-sparing orthopaedic device, is used to treat [[Femoral Neck Fractures|femoral neck fractures]]. Alternately referred to as a pin and plate. 


The Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) or Sliding Hip Screw can be used as a fixation for neck of femur fractures. This would usually be considered for fractures that occur outside the hip capsule (extracapsular), often stable intertrochaneric fractures<ref>Dodds ''et al'' (2004) The Sliding Hip Screw ''Current Opinion in Orthopaedics'' Volume 15, Issue 1 pp12-17</ref>. This is because there is a reduced chance of interrupting the blood supply to the head of the femur, and so it may be possible to preserve the joint. However, it may also be appropriate for younger patients with fractures within the hip capsule (intracapsular) if there is a good chance that the blood supply is preserved, reducing the risk of avasular necrosis.  
# Femoral neck fractures that are undisplaced ([[Femoral Neck Fractures, Garden Classification|Garden]] I and II fractures) can be treated with head-preserving surgery and internal fixation.
== Technique  ==
# In fractures with a high risk of [[Avascular necrosis of the femoral head|femoral head avascular necrosis]] ([[Femoral Neck Fractures, Garden Classification|Garden]] III and VI fractures), femoral head resection and [[Partial Hip Replacement|hip hemiarthroplasty]] is favoured.


== History of the DHS ==
Note: DHS is a trade name for the Synthes company, being one type of sliding hip screw. There are various types of sliding hip screws produced by various implant companies. <ref name=":2">Radiopedia DHS Available:https://radiopaedia.org/articles/dynamic-hip-screw (accessed 14.12.2022)</ref>  
Prior to the use of DHS sliding screws, angled blade plates were used<ref name=":0">Singh A.P. ''Dynamic Hip Screw Or Sliding Hip Screw''. [online] Available at: <<nowiki>http://www.boneandspine.com/dynamic-hip-screw/</nowiki>> [Accessed 19 September 2020].</ref>. These fixed plates matched the angle of the femural head. These plates had a number of complications, including failure to purchase, requiring frequent osteotomies. They also did not allow any compression across the fracture site, leading to stress failures and frequent non-union<ref name=":0" />. Therefore, the DHS, with sliding barrel, was created to allow controlled compression across the fracture site. This is important for [https://physio-pedia.com/Bone_Healing#sts=Stages%20of%20Indirect%20Healing?utm_source=physiopedia&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=ongoing_internal bone healing].    <blockquote>NICE Guidelines recommend: Use extramedullary implants such as a sliding hip screw in preference to an intramedullary nail in patients with trochanteric fractures above and including the lesser trochanter (AO classification types A1 and A2)<ref>NICE (2017) Hip Fracture: Management ''National Institute for Health and Care Excellence'' [online] <available from: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg124/chapter/Recommendations#analgesia></ref>.</blockquote>
== Technique ==
== Physiotherapy Interventions ==
After reduction, the fracture is internally fixed by application a large lag screw through the neck, this is held laterally by a lateral femoral plate. The DHS can slide in the plate along the longitudinal axis of the femoral neck, permitting compression of the fracture hence aiding healing. If sliding takes place, the lateral end of the lag screw may project laterally from the plate.
Considerations post surgery:
* Post op instructions and '''weight bearing status'''
* Infections
* Neurovascular complications
* Pain
* Self-efficacy and motivation
* Fear of falling
<blockquote>Any transfer or mobility aids will be determined by the weight bearing status (usually highlighted in the op note). If the surgeon feels the hip needs protecting post surgery, they may advise partial or non-weight bearing for the patient.</blockquote>Physiotherapy interventions:
* Transfers (bed, chair, toiletting).
* Mobility (+/- appropriate aid).
* Goal setting
* Advising patient and team on pain management and expectations post-surgery
* Advised on swelling management
* Exercises
* Balance retraining and confidence building
* Gait retraining
* Considering home environment.
* Interactions with family and carer
<blockquote>It is important that the patient is transferred out of bed, within these limitations, as early as possible to avoid complications of bed rest (e.g. chest infections, DVT, muscle atrophy).</blockquote>Physiotherapy exercises post hip surgery:


In supine:
Watch this 10 minute video on the technique.{{#ev:youtube|A3x0GmAHcKY|}} 
* Heel slides (can use slide sheet under foot to reduce friction from the mattress).
* Inner range quads
* Static glute exercises
* Bridging (unless Non-weight bearing)
*


== Evidence  ==
== History ==
[[File:Dynamic-hip-screw-sliding.png|thumb|Previous lag screw, has slid, indicating # compression. ]]
Prior to the use of DHS sliding screws, angled blade plates were used<ref name=":0">Singh A.P. ''Dynamic Hip Screw Or Sliding Hip Screw''. [online] Available at: <<nowiki>http://www.boneandspine.com/dynamic-hip-screw/</nowiki>> [Accessed 19 September 2020].</ref>. These fixed plates matched the angle of the femural head. These plates had a number of complications, including failure to purchase, requiring frequent [[Osteotomy|osteotomies]]. They also did not allow any compression across the fracture site, leading to stress failures and frequent non-union<ref name=":0" />. Therefore, the DHS, with sliding barrel, was created to allow controlled compression across the fracture site. This is important for [https://physio-pedia.com/Bone_Healing#sts=Stages%20of%20Indirect%20Healing?utm_source=physiopedia&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=ongoing_internal bone healing].   


Provide the evidence for this technique here
NICE Guidelines recommends: Use extramedullary implants such as a sliding hip screw in preference to an intramedullary nail in patients with trochanteric fractures above and including the lesser trochanter (AO classification types A1 and A2)<ref name=":1">NICE ''Hip Fracture: Management'' <available from: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg124/chapter/Recommendations#analgesia> [accessed 19/9/20]</ref>.   
 
== Complications ==
== Resources ==
See also [[Fracture Complications|fracture complications]]
 
* Infection
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3x0GmAHcKY Youtube] - DHS surgery
* Haematoma
* Non-union or malunion
* Implant complication, e.g. screw or plate fracture (2% 2)
* [[Avascular Necrosis|Avascular necrosis]]<ref name=":2" />


== Physiotherapy Interventions ==
See [[Femoral Neck Hip Fracture]]
== References  ==
== References  ==


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Latest revision as of 02:18, 16 December 2022

Original Editor - Rhiannon Clement
Top Contributors - Rhiannon Clement, Lucinda hampton and Kim Jackson

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Xray DHS

The dynamic hip screw (DHS), a femoral head-sparing orthopaedic device, is used to treat femoral neck fractures. Alternately referred to as a pin and plate.

  1. Femoral neck fractures that are undisplaced (Garden I and II fractures) can be treated with head-preserving surgery and internal fixation.
  2. In fractures with a high risk of femoral head avascular necrosis (Garden III and VI fractures), femoral head resection and hip hemiarthroplasty is favoured.

Note: DHS is a trade name for the Synthes company, being one type of sliding hip screw. There are various types of sliding hip screws produced by various implant companies. [1]

Technique[edit | edit source]

After reduction, the fracture is internally fixed by application a large lag screw through the neck, this is held laterally by a lateral femoral plate. The DHS can slide in the plate along the longitudinal axis of the femoral neck, permitting compression of the fracture hence aiding healing. If sliding takes place, the lateral end of the lag screw may project laterally from the plate.

Watch this 10 minute video on the technique.

History[edit | edit source]

Previous lag screw, has slid, indicating # compression.

Prior to the use of DHS sliding screws, angled blade plates were used[2]. These fixed plates matched the angle of the femural head. These plates had a number of complications, including failure to purchase, requiring frequent osteotomies. They also did not allow any compression across the fracture site, leading to stress failures and frequent non-union[2]. Therefore, the DHS, with sliding barrel, was created to allow controlled compression across the fracture site. This is important for bone healing.

NICE Guidelines recommends: Use extramedullary implants such as a sliding hip screw in preference to an intramedullary nail in patients with trochanteric fractures above and including the lesser trochanter (AO classification types A1 and A2)[3].

Complications[edit | edit source]

See also fracture complications

  • Infection
  • Haematoma
  • Non-union or malunion
  • Implant complication, e.g. screw or plate fracture (2% 2)
  • Avascular necrosis[1]

Physiotherapy Interventions[edit | edit source]

See Femoral Neck Hip Fracture

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Radiopedia DHS Available:https://radiopaedia.org/articles/dynamic-hip-screw (accessed 14.12.2022)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Singh A.P. Dynamic Hip Screw Or Sliding Hip Screw. [online] Available at: <http://www.boneandspine.com/dynamic-hip-screw/> [Accessed 19 September 2020].
  3. ↑ NICE Hip Fracture: Management <available from: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg124/chapter/Recommendations#analgesia> [accessed 19/9/20]
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