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Archive > March, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 3

Thinking of Buying...Power Tools

How much speed, power and torque do you need?

Edited by John Cherf, MD, MPH, MBA

Speed and power. When buying power tools, the more of each, the better. Other factors impact the performance of the tools and the satisfaction of the surgeons who use them, but speed and power top the list. Here's an overview.

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