noun
- A surgical instrument with a sharp blade used to cut or shape bone during orthopedic or dental procedures.
Usage: medical/surgical term; commonly used in orthopedic surgery and dentistry
Examples
- The surgeon selected an osteotome to carefully cut through the bone during the knee replacement procedure.
- The dental surgeon used a fine osteotome to shape the jawbone before implant placement.
- Osteotomes come in various sizes and angles to accommodate different surgical needs.
- The orthopedic team sterilized the osteotome before beginning the spinal fusion operation.
- A sharp osteotome is essential for precise bone work in maxillofacial surgery.