Bone Hand Drills
Manual bone drills are used to drill pilot holes in bone for pins, wires and screws without a power source. They typically give the surgeon direct tactile feedback and avoid the heat of a high-speed drill, which suits small bones and delicate work such as hand surgery.
What’s in This Collection
The Stille Bone Drill comes complete with a brace and nine attachments, so one set covers several drilling needs. Check the product page for exactly what is included. The Championniere Bone Drill (17cm) is a classic hand bone drill. The Orthopedic Hand Drill, Small Pattern (Bunnell pattern) is a compact drill for hand surgery and small bones, typically used to place Kirschner wires and drill small holes. The Trephine #5 (10mm diameter) cuts a circular core of bone. The Adaptor for Power Drill lets compatible instruments be driven by a power drill when needed.
Choosing a Drill
Match the drill to the bone and the task. Compact hand drills suit small bones and wire placement, brace systems suit larger holes with more leverage, and a trephine is for removing a circular bone core instead of drilling a hole. Use steady pressure so the bit stays aligned and doesn’t heat the bone.
Care
Clean bone debris from the chuck, gears and bits immediately after use and dry them fully. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for lubricating moving parts. Inspect bits and trephine teeth for wear, because a dull cutting edge generates more heat and can damage bone.
Related Instruments
For other drilling and fixation steps, see Bone Drills, Kirschner Wires, Nails Wires and Pins, Orthopedic Screws and Screw Holding Forceps, Taps & Countersinks. To hold and place implants, see Bone Plate Holding Forceps, Bone Holding Forceps and Bone Plate Benders. For small-bone work, see Mini Fragment Implants, Small Fragment Standard and the Hand and Foot Surgery Instrument Set. To cut wire, see Bone Wire Cutter. For animal patients, see View All Veterinary Orthopedic Instruments. For complete kits, see Orthopedic Instruments Set, or browse all Orthopedic Instruments.
Ordering
Peak Surgicals supplies orthopedic hand drills in bulk to hospitals, clinics and distributors worldwide, with international shipping. Contact our team for current stock and wholesale pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a manual bone drill used for?
It drills pilot holes in bone for pins, wires and screws without a power source, giving direct tactile feedback.
What’s the difference between a hand drill and a brace drill?
A compact hand drill suits small bones and wire placement. A brace system gives more leverage for larger holes and takes interchangeable attachments.
What is a Bunnell hand drill used for?
The small pattern is typically used in hand surgery to place Kirschner wires and drill small bones.
What does a trephine do?
A trephine cuts a circular core of bone, so it removes a disc or plug instead of drilling a hole.
How do I prevent heat damage when drilling bone?
Use steady pressure, keep the bit aligned and replace dull bits, because a dull cutting edge generates more heat.
How should a hand drill be cleaned?
Clean bone debris from the chuck, gears and bits immediately, dry fully and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for lubrication.
