Description
Threaded Guide Pin Instrument For Dynamic Hip Screws
The DHS threaded guide pin is a 2.5 mm pin with a threaded tip, 23 cm long. The thread grips the femoral head so the pin stays put during reaming.
Why a threaded tip
A smooth pin can back out when the reamer passes over it. By contrast, a threaded tip anchors in the bone. Therefore the path stays fixed throughout the procedure.
Size
The pin measures 2.5 mm across and 23 cm long. That length reaches from the lateral femur into the femoral head with room to spare. Moreover, the cannulated DHS instruments slide over it.
Who uses the DHS threaded guide pin
Trauma surgeons use it in hip fracture fixation. It also suits other cannulated procedures around the hip. Most DHS trays carry several pins.
Placement tips
Insert the pin with a power driver under imaging. Then confirm its depth and angle in two views. Avoid advancing it into the hip joint.
Removing the pin
After the lag screw goes in, withdraw the pin carefully. Occasionally it comes out with the reamer, so check. Then discard or reprocess according to your policy.
DHS threaded guide pin details
- Diameter 2.5 mm
- Length 23 cm
- Threaded tip for anchoring
- Ships non-sterile
Pin care
Inspect the thread and shaft for damage after each case. Clean, dry and store the pins straight. Replace any pin that is bent or has a worn thread.
Warranty at a glance
Each guide pin brings our pledge running three years against manufacturing defects with every order. Any guide pin gets a thorough look in Atlanta before it ships. A second guide pin on standby saves a cancelled case. Check our broad orthopedic instruments range for other sizes. We readily prepare a quote for your facility. Medical stainless steel has a dedicated standard: ASTM F899. For delivery questions, try our FAQ list. It pairs well with our DHS guide wire.
For hospital and clinic use. Dispatch details appear on our shipping terms. Our care page discusses differences in pictures and the alloy’s nickel.
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