Project Overview

The Project involves an incremental advance drill stop to allow for controlled drilling during orthopedic surgery. It is a continuation project from a previous team. The purpose of the device is to prevent from penetrating too deep, which can damage neurovascular structures. The desired product is one which advances in increments of 1-2 mm,therefore reducing risk to structures beyond the bone. The current design is feasible, but it has flaws which allow it to slip. We desire to modify the device so that it is able to completely stop at 1-2 mm increments.

Team Picture

Files

• Final Poster (December 8, 2011)
• Final Paper (December 13, 2011)
• PDS (September 24, 2011)
• Incremental Advance Drill Stop (October 21, 2011)
• Midsemester Report (October 26, 2011)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Joseph Benert - Team Leader
• Kevin McConnell - Communicator
• Lucas Schimmelpfenning - BSAC
• Brandon Jonen - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Chris Brace - Advisor
• Dr. Tim O'Connor - Client

Related Projects

• Fall 2011: Incremental advance drill stop for orthopedic surgery
• Spring 2011: Incremental advance drill stop device for orthopedic surgery
• Fall 2010: Use of drill stop device for more accurate and efficient drilling in orthopedic surgery