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Self measuring orthopedic drill system

Device to measure the depth of drilling in orthopedic surgery and prevent plunging (over drilling).

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Project Overview

A diverse group of BME’s from a variety of backgrounds, the self-measuring orthopedic drill team was forged on the foundation of creating simple and elegant solutions to everyday problems. Our client, Dr. Austin Crow, has requested a system that measures the depth of a hole just drilled to eliminate the extra step of using a depth gauge during surgery. If this step is removed from every hole drilled, a significant amount of OR time can be saved which makes the process faster and more efficient for the patient, the surgeons and the supporting staff.

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From left to right: Josh, Jack, Kenneth, Sara
From left to right: Josh, Jack, Kenneth, Sara

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Team Members

  • Joshua Kolz - Team Leader
  • John Renfrew - Communicator
  • Kenny Xu - BSAC
  • Prof. Sarah Sandock - BWIG

Advisor and Client

  • Mitchell Tyler - Advisor
  • Dr. Austin Crow - Client

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