Author/Editor     Arnež, Z; Papa, G; Renzi, N; Ramella, V; Panizzo, N; Toffanetti, F
Title     Use of piezoelectric bone scalpel in hand and reconstructive microsurgery
Type     članek
Source     Acta Chir Plast
Vol. and No.     Letnik 51, št. 1
Publication year     2009
Volume     str. 27-31
Language     eng
Abstract     Performing osteotomies with piezoelectric bone scalpel is also possible with bones of larger diameter/thickness. At the same time, adjacent soft tissues are not in danger from cutting or thermal damage, reducing the risk of damaging neurovascular structures - which is of primary importance in hand and reconstructive microsurgery. These features contribute to the safety and easy execution of the procedure. The resulting bony cut is precise and permits immediate and safe bone fixation. Osteotomy of bones of >1 cm thickness takes 20-30% longer than when using a conventional oscillating saw, though the increased safety of the procedure more than compensates for this. Three cases are presented, illustrating of the use of Genera Ultrasonic for cutting bones of major thickness (metacarpal, fibula and rib) without any complication. Because of its selectivity for bony tissue, precision and ability to protect soft tissues we also advocate the use of the Genera piezoelectric bone scalpel in hand and reconstructive microsurgery.
Descriptors     ADULT
AGED
ELECTRICITY
EQUIPMENT DESIGN
MICROSURGERY
OSTEOTOMY
ULTRASONICS