DCS Surgical Technique, contd.


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2. To determine direction of the central guide pin, flex the knee to 90° and mark the axis of the knee joint by placing a K-wire distally over the condyles (A). Place a second K-wire anteriorly over the condyles (B).

Note: Placement of the DHS/DCS Guide Pin determines placement of the DCS implant assembly. Misplacement of the guide pin can result in varus/valgus or rotational malalignment of the fracture fragments.


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