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Category Orthopedic Surgery Typical Use Create holes in bone for screws or implants. Description Powered drills are used to create pilot holes, countersinks, and fixation points in bone for screws, plates, and prosthetic implants during fracture fixation and joint reconstruction, offering speed and precision compared with manual tools. Drill systems include variable speed control, irrigation … Read more
Category Orthopedic Surgery Typical Use Cut or shape bone manually. Description A chisel like instrument used with a mallet to cut, shape, or elevate bone during orthopedic, craniofacial, and dental procedures, providing tactile feedback and controlled bone removal in settings where powered instruments are not suitable. Osteotomes come in various widths and curvatures to match … Read more
Category Orthopedic Surgery Typical Use Cut bone during orthopedic procedures. Description Powered bone saws such as oscillating or sagittal models are used to perform precise osteotomies, amputations, and bone resections during orthopedic and trauma surgery, allowing controlled cutting with reduced manual effort. These instruments require stable fixation of the bone, appropriate blade selection, irrigation to … Read more
Category Orthopedic Surgery Typical Use Deliver controlled force to osteotomes or implants. Description A hammer like instrument used to deliver measured force to osteotomes, chisels, or implants during orthopedic and dental procedures, enabling controlled bone manipulation and implant seating. Mallet design balances weight and handle ergonomics to provide predictable impact while minimizing surgeon fatigue and … Read more