| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5020538 | Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This study shows that CWJ provides accurate depth control when water jet drilling in an inhomogeneous material such as bone. The maximum variance measured by using the 95% confidence interval is 0.6 mm opposed to 5.4 mm for SWJ. This variance is smaller than the accuracy required for bone debridement treatments (2-4 mm deep) or drilling pilot holes. This confirms that the use of CWJ is an inherently safe method that can be used to accurately drill in bones.
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Authors
S. den Dunnen, J. Dankelman, G.M. Kerkhoffs, G. Tuijthof,