The 5 Modes of Plating in Orthopaedic Surgery (And Why the DHS Is None of Them)

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🔩 The 5 Modes of Plating in Orthopaedic Surgery (And Why the DHS Is None of Them)

🦴 Understand orthopaedic plates like never before. In this video, we break down the five biomechanical modes of bone plating used in orthopaedic surgery—and explain why the Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) doesn’t actually fit into any of them. Please note, this video is not an official guide, and is intended for education purposes only.

We’ll cover:
1. Compression plating
2. Neutralisation plating
3. Bridging plating
4. Buttress plating
5. Tension band plating

📌 Each mode is explained with a clear use case, biomechanical effect, and how it is applied — ideal for medical students, MRCS revision, and junior orthopaedic trainees.

➡️ Stick around to the end to learn why the DHS works differently—and what it’s really doing biomechanically.

🧠 Who is this for?
This video is designed for:
Med students learning fracture fixation
Postgraduates studying for MRCS or FRCS
Surgical trainees who want to understand the why, not just the what
Anyone interested in orthopaedic biomechanics

👋 About me
My name’s Dr Aaro Kari. I’m a UK-based doctor making surgical education videos focused on orthopaedics from first principles.
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🖼️ Image Credits (Creative Commons)

Osteosynthesis plate and X-ray of ankle fracture
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© Dr. Johannes Sobotta, CC BY-SA 3.0

General X-ray image – forearm
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© Nevit Dilmen, CC BY-SA 3.0

General X-ray image – wrist
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© Nevit Dilmen, CC BY-SA 3.0

Plating of tibial fracture with fixator
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© Thomas Krahmer, CC BY-SA 4.0

Humerus fracture plate fixation
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© Grombo, CC BY-SA 3.0

Trimaleolar fracture repair
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© James Heilman, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0

Hip fracture with DHS – fluoroscopy
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© Piotrus, CC BY-SA 3.0

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