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[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 53 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (5 children)

People would never set foot in a hospital again if they found out how many orthopedic surgeries involve a dewalt drill at some point.

[–] MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works 33 points 2 days ago (1 children)

My knee replacement was carried out with an epidural pain block, plus sedation. I came down from cloud nine briefly to wonder why someone was doing renovations while surgery was in progress - then realised all the drilling and hammering was my new joint going in. Phew! Back to lala land...

[–] whostosay@lemmy.world 29 points 2 days ago

Lmao "oh shit I'm a house"

[–] Clearwater@lemmy.world 21 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] tburkhol@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That's great. I rotated through an ortho lab in the 1990s, and the joint replacement kits back then included a sterile, disposable drill that you were just supposed to throw out after the procedure.

[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I recently saw a knee replacement that used one of those ryobi oscillating cutters (the ones that were super trendy a few years back). Total garbage for home use, but man with a 3D printed cutting guide shaped to fit over the bone, they finished the osteo and arthroplasty portions in ten minutes flat. Just insane what we can accomplish when we combine modern volumetric imaging techniques with coupons for home depot.

I've seen enough joint replacement videos, especially knees, to think carpentry skills are a job requirement.

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Well at least they're not using a store brand.

My hospital buys from Harbor Freight!

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago

Basically same as Orthodontists or Dentists. Once you arr knocked out, pray to not come back earlier :p