Design Optimization of Surgical Drills Using the Taguchi Method

The preparation of an implant site using a surgical drill is a common procedure in orthopedic surgery, such as for the internal fixation of fractures. An increase in temperature during such a procedure results in the potential for thermal invasion of the bone, which may delay healing or reduce the s...

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Main Authors: Tadamaru UEDA, Atsushi WADA, Ken-ichi HASEGAWA, Yasuyuki ENDO, Yoshihiro TAKIKAWA, Takanori HASEGAWA, Toshiaki HARA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2010-12-01
Series:Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jbse/5/5/5_5_603/_pdf/-char/en