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Ask your knee
replacement special-
ists about what they
look for in drills and
saws and watch their
eyes light up as they
immediately refer to a
mental list of the fea-
tures that let them do
what they do best:
make the precise bone cuts needed to position implants for
excellent outcomes.
• Ergonomics. Surgeons want drills and saws to feel balanced
and comfortable in their hands, factors that ensure ergonomic
comfort for the duration of physically demanding procedures. They
want their hands to fit easily around a textured grip and work
comfortably in a neutral position.
• Battery power. Many surgeons don't want to operate tethered
to an electrical cord. They look for tools with lightweight batteries
that have plenty of working life, which provides full-powered per-
formance during even the most grueling cases. Surgeons also
appreciates battery-life indicators, so they know the tools they're
handed will have enough power to last for the duration of a case.
• Adjustable settings. It's helpful for surgeons to be able to tog-
gle between the low speed and high torque needed to drill or cut
through large bones, and the high speed and low torque best
suited for smaller bones.
• "Smart" management. This concept is intended more for
Surgeons Love Their Power Tools
• WISH LIST Surgeons want to work with high-performance drills, saws and
burrs that feel good in their hands.
EQUIPMENT PLANNING
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN,
CNOR
