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Dead blow hammer in orthopedics

Create a device that will effectively increase the amount of force with each swing, but also limit the blowback from swinging the hammer

Project Overview

Mallets are often used in orthopedics to insert metallic items into the medullary canal of bones. Examples of this are total joint replacements and intramedullary rods for fracture care. A dead blow hammer is a device that limits blow back and concentrates force upon striking a material. The goal is to develop a hammer that can be sterilized while also providing advantageous results when compared to orthopedic hammers currently in use.

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Team Members from Left to Right: William Brown, Sam Ferris, Isaac Krause, Connor Link
Team Members from Left to Right: William Brown, Sam Ferris, Isaac Krause, Connor Link

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Team Members

  • William Brown - Team Leader
  • Connor Link - Communicator
  • Samuel Ferris - BSAC & BPAG
  • Isaac Krause - BWIG
  • Genevieve Boudreau

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Tracy Jane Puccinelli - Advisor
  • Dr. John Wollaeger - Client

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