Here are six things to know:
1. Wyoming Medical Center in Casper bought two IntelliSense Drills from McGinley Orthopaedic Innovations, also based in Casper.
2. Wyoming Medical’s Advantage Orthopedics surgeons will use the drills.
3. Wyoming Medical is the first hospital to use the drills on adult patients.
4. Joseph McGinley, MD, created the drill, which is used for bone-drilling surgery.
5. Intended to decrease surgery time, the drill ceases before completely puncturing the bone, avoiding soft tissue damage.
6. A computer on the drill alerts surgeons of the penetration depth, quickening surgery time.
More articles on orthopedics:
Drs. Anthony Marlon, Robert Campbell & more: 12 orthopedic surgeons making the news — September 11, 2015
JBJS, Wolters Kluwer enter into publishing agreement: 4 key notes
6 points on New England Baptist Hospital’s 3 new hires
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.