ging Baby Boomers and their increasingly creaky
joints have helped create a huge demand for
orthopedic power tools and consumables.
Demand has sparked innovation, with one
improvement after another aimed at providers
who want to shorten the duration of procedures,
improve turnover time and enhance OR efficien-
cy. That doesn't mean your equipment is obsolete as soon as the new
version comes out. Most equipment is forecast to have about a 4-year
lifespan. And chances are, just like your 2014 car or your iPhone 4,
the tools you bought a couple of years ago still work very well. But if
you fall 2 or 3 generations behind, you're bound to miss some signifi-
cant recent advances.
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The Power of Innovation
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They're getting lighter,
smarter and more versatile.
Christopher V. Bensen, MD | Boone, N.C.
z LESS STRAIN Smaller and lighter tools help
reduce fatigue during longer procedures.
