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Figure 7 Figure 8
Color coding corresponds
to the reamer and stem size
Upon achieving desired distal t, disengage the quick connect
and power, apply a T-handle and ensure the reamer does not
rotate or translate axially. Leave nal distal reamer in the canal
and note the size.
Proximal reaming
Select a proximal reamer that oers little or no resistance when
placed over the shaft of the nal distal reamer. Commence
proximal reaming. The proximal reamer will rotate, however
the distal reamer will act as a guide and should not advance.
If the distal reamer advances during proximal reaming, re-ream
distally with successively larger distal reamers until desired
distal t is achieved. The distal reamer provides a positive
depth stop for the proximal reamer, the surgeon may hear a
click or observe that the etched depth mark is aligned to the
greater trochanter or other predetermined reference location
indicating the proximal reamer has bottomed out (Figure 7).
During progressive reaming, pulse lavage may be used to
remove bone debris from the canal so it will not impede the
proximal reamer from bottoming out on the distal reamer.
Proximal and distal reamers with the same color code represent
compatible and available implant options. For example, if the
nal distal reamer is 17 (blue), the corresponding 17 PF
(Sleeveless), 16/17XS, 16/17S, 16/17M or 16/17L proximal reamers
are identied by a blue band located near the chuck end
(Figure 8). Refer to Proximal Reamer Color Code chart for
available options. The following chart shows the proximal and
distal width dimensions of the REDAPT sleeves for each size
stem as noted on the Sleeve sizing chart.
Surgical Technique continued
Proximal reamer color code chart
Distal
reamer/
implant size
Color of
reamer/
implant
Proximal Reamers by number*
Starter 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12
12 Purple PF 12/13XS 12/13S 12/13M 12/13L
13 Purple PF 12/13XS 12/13S 12/13M 12/13L
14 Black PF 14/15XS 14/15S 14/15M 14/15L
15 Black PF 14/15XS 14/15S 14/15M 14/15L
16 Blue PF 16/17XS 16/17S 16/17M 16/17L
17 Blue PF 16/17XS 16/17S 16/17M 16/17L
18 Red PF 18/19XS 18/19S 18/19M 18/19L
19 Red PF 18/19XS 18/19S 18/19M 18/19L
20 Copper PF 20/21XS 20/21S 20/21M 20/21L
21 Copper PF 20/21XS 20/21S 20/21M 20/21L
22 Gray PF 22/23XS 22/23S 22/23M 22/23L
23 Gray PF 22/23XS 22/23S 22/23M 22/23L
24 Brown PF 24/25XS 24/25S 24/25M 24/25L
25 Brown PF 24/25XS 24/25S 24/25M 24/25L
26 White PF 26/27XS 26/27S 26/27M 26/27L
27 White PF 26/27XS 26/27S 26/27M 26/27L
* PF = Sleeveless Stem