Effectiveness of the surgical torque limiter: a model comparing drill- and hand-based screw insertion into locking plates.

Background: The objective of this study is to analyse the effectiveness of the surgical torque limiter during operative use. The study also investigates the potential differences in torque between hand and drill-based screw insertion into locking plates using a standardised torque limiter.

Methods: Torque for both hand and power screw insertion was measured through a load cell, registering 6.