%0 Journal Article
%T Ergonomic T-Handle for Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments
%A DET Shepherd
%A DWL Hukins
%A J Parekh
%A N Maffulli
%J Archive of "Translational Medicine @ UniSa".
%D 2016
%X A T-handle has been designed to be used for minimally invasive implantation of a dynamic hip screw to repair fractures of the proximal femur. It is capable of being used in two actions: (i) push and hold (while using an angle guide) and (ii) application of torque when using the insertion wrench and lag screw tap. The T-handle can be held in a power or precision grip. It is suitable for either single (sterilised by ¦Ã-irradiation) or multiple (sterilised by autoclaving) use. The principles developed here are applicable to handles for a wide range of surgical instruments
%K Ergonomic
%K handles
%K minimally invasive surgery
%K surgical instruments
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4912337/