Osteotome
Osteotomes are sharp instruments beveled on both sides and thus can spilt a bone as they can cut deeply.
Identification points
· Osteotome is like chisel in all ways.
· However, the sharp edge is beveled on both sides.
Uses
· It can cut through a bone and thus is used in osteotomy operations.
What are the types of osteotomy?
Linear or transverse osteotomy
Wedge or cuneiform osteotomy.
Bone gouge
Bone gouge has a curved cutting edge and, like chisel, can be used for creating a surface cavity on a bone.
This instrument has a handle, shaft and a cutting edge. It is similar in shape to a chisel or osteotomy, but its sharp cutting edge is curved or rounded.
Uses
· Bone gouge is used to obtain chips from a bone as in bone grafting.
· It can be used to enlarge the opening of a bone cavity (saucerise) and remove dead bone (sequestrum).
· It is sed to gouge mastoid bone (mastoiddectomy).
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Osteotomes are sharp instruments beveled on both sides and thus can spilt a bone as they can cut deeply.
Identification points
· Osteotome is like chisel in all ways.
· However, the sharp edge is beveled on both sides.
Uses
· It can cut through a bone and thus is used in osteotomy operations.
What are the types of osteotomy?
Linear or transverse osteotomy
Wedge or cuneiform osteotomy.
Bone gouge
Bone gouge has a curved cutting edge and, like chisel, can be used for creating a surface cavity on a bone.
This instrument has a handle, shaft and a cutting edge. It is similar in shape to a chisel or osteotomy, but its sharp cutting edge is curved or rounded.
Uses
· Bone gouge is used to obtain chips from a bone as in bone grafting.
· It can be used to enlarge the opening of a bone cavity (saucerise) and remove dead bone (sequestrum).
· It is sed to gouge mastoid bone (mastoiddectomy).
Any questions be sent to drmmkapur@gmail.com
All earlier posts are stored in archives for your access, and review
Visitors that follow the site may post contributions to the site.
To introduce consumer/provider convergence visit http://www.surgseminar.blogspot.com/
http://www.drmmkapur.blogspot.com/
Click on image to see detail. .
