Question

What is used to prepare the site for the placement of the DHS plate and screw?

Answer 1

Dynamic hip screw is one of the types of implant for fixation of hip fractures that would allow the sliding of the femoral head with the construct. However, before the placing of implant begins, the site must be well prepared thus antiseptic solution is used to clean the site. An example would be a betadine cleanser or solution.