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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