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 Green, 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.

Team Picture

Files

• Midsemester Paper (October 27, 2011)
• Final Poster (December 9, 2011)
• PDS - 12/13/11 (December 14, 2011)
• Final Paper (December 14, 2011)
• Midsemseter Presentation (October 24, 2011)

Contact Information

Team Members

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

Advisor and Client

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

Related Projects

• Spring 2012: Self measuring orthopedic drill system
• Fall 2011: Self measuring orthopedic drill system