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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