Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments Forum - neurosurgical cobb elevator

Hello my name is Nolan and I am an Industrial Design Student and I have a project where we have to research and improve a hand held device. I decided to redesign a cobb elevator after a I briefly meet a neurosurgeon and she said she had a tough time using it. My only problem is I really don’t know quite how it’s used and I am finding it hard to find diagrams on the internet and in the library. Could someone please help me out I would really appreciate it.

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rooted

replied on September 15th, 2008

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Here's a photo of a cobb elevator . Do you need specs? I'd suggest that you try the American Neurological Association, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American Academy of Neurology, or the American Neurology Society for more information.

nolan55

replied on September 15th, 2008

New User

Thank you for your response I am looking for specs like weight and size but the thing I really need is a good basic discription of how its used. Alot of these web site will say its used in a such in such surgery but Have a limited knowelge, and what I need to know is how its held and used so I can research the ergonomics to make it better.

rooted

replied on September 16th, 2008

Supporter

I'd suggest that you call one of the above mentioned associations. They may have a press or program officer who you can talk to who can arrange an interview with someone who can help. IT seems like one good conversation with the right person will get you what you need.

nolan55

replied on September 17th, 2008

New User

thx ill try that

rooted

replied on September 18th, 2008

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You're welcome!

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