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Impact Wrench for Orthopedics

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Project Overview

"Hardware removal is a required part of orthopedics and can be challenging. Screws have often been implanted for over a year when we remove them and can be in quite tight. When a screw gets stripped during removal it becomes much harder to remove. Impact wrenches for automotive applications exist, but they are too large for the hardware we use in orthopedics. I would be interested in an impact wrench that could be used with the orthopedic screws we use to prevent stripping. It would also have to be sterilizable so it could be used in the operating room."

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Team members from left to right: Paul Strand, David Hintz, Chris Besaw, Alex Eaton, Maria Estevez
Team members from left to right: Paul Strand, David Hintz, Chris Besaw, Alex Eaton, Maria Estevez

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Team Members

  • Christopher Besaw - Team Leader
  • Paul Strand - Communicator
  • Maria Estevez Silva - BSAC
  • David Hintz - BWIG
  • Alexander Eaton - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Willis Tompkins - Advisor
  • Dr. John Wollaeger - Client

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