A control device (1) for a surgical power tool (100). The control device including a housing (10), an input element (50) located on the housing, and a control unit (60). The housing is configured to couple to a surgical power tool. The input element is located proximate the top of the housing and configured to receive a user input. The control unit is located within the housing, where the control unit sends user input information received at the input element to the surgical power tool.
