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Archive > January, 2009 Vol. X, No. 1

The Latest in Surgical Drills and Saws

The next generation of surgical power tools boast more speed and precision, longer-lasting batteries and better ergonomics. Are they worth the investment?

Janis Snyder, RN

In orthopedic surgery, having power tools that can perform consistently regardless of the procedure time makes all the difference in the world. If you don't cut or shave bone appropriately for an implant, that implant will fail every time. The good news is surgical power tools have come a long way. Even in just the past six months or so, I've seen some really exciting developments in power, sharpness and precision. Here's a look at the latest offerings from the leading manufacturers.

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