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Low cost surgical drill.

D R Graham

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A cordless electric drill, adapted from home use, offers orthopedic surgeons a low-cost, safe, and effective tool for operating room procedures. Its one-handed operation and cord-free design enhance surgical efficiency and patient safety.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Operating room equipment often incurs high costs, with some items being disposable.
    • Existing surgical drills may be encumbered by power cords or air hoses, posing limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the feasibility and utility of a modified cordless electric drill for orthopedic surgical applications.
    • To assess the cost-effectiveness and safety of this adapted tool in the operating room.

    Main Methods:

    • A commercially available cordless electric drill was adapted for surgical use.
    • The drill was employed for various orthopedic drilling tasks over an extended period.
    • Performance, safety, and cost were evaluated compared to standard operating room items.

    Main Results:

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    • The adapted cordless drill facilitated one-handed operation, free from power cords and air hoses.
    • It proved effective for the majority of drilling tasks required in orthopedic surgery.
    • The cost of the adapted drill was comparable to disposable operating room items.

    Conclusions:

    • A low-cost cordless electric drill can be successfully adapted for orthopedic surgery.
    • This tool offers a cost-effective, safe, and efficient alternative to traditional operating room drilling methods.