DHS Surgical Technique, contd.


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6. Assemble the appropriate DHS Triple Reamer (for either the standard or short barrel DHS Plate). (See "Assembling the Instrumentation") Set the reamer to the correct depth. Insert the DHS Triple Reamer into the Small Air Drill using the Large Quick Coupling attachment. Slide the reamer over the guide pin to simultaneously drill for the lag screw, ream for the plate barrel, and countersink for the plate/barrel junction to the preset depth. When reaming in dense bone, continuously irrigate the DHS Triple Reamer to prevent thermal necrosis.


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