- Surgical instrument used in orthopedic procedures
Uses:
- Bone cutting and reshaping:
- Used to accurately cut and sculpt bone during orthopedic surgery
- Osteotomies:
- Surgeons use it for procedures that require bone to be cut and reshaped to correct deformities, such as in the hands and feet
- Bone grafting:
- Can be used to harvest small, precise pieces of bone for grafting procedures
- Fracture repair:
- The tool helps to accurately prepare fractured bone segments during repair procedures
- Veterinary surgery:
- Also used in orthopedic surgery for veterinary applications
Features:
- Function:
- Chisel-like instrument designed to cut or prepare bone
- Specifically designed for orthopedic applications and allow for precise control
- Operation:
- Unlike some other osteotomes, the Lambotte is often operated manually without needing a mallet or hitting surface
- This gives the surgeon direct control over the pressure applied, allowing for finely controlled cuts
- Blade
- Curved pattern
- Tip:
- Features a beveled tip with a sharp cutting edge
- Width:
- 25mm/1 inch
- Handle:
- Flat handle for a secure grip
