Abstract
Surgical procedures such as osteotomy and hip replacement involve the cutting of bone with the aid of various manual and powered cutting instruments including manual and powered bone saws. Frictional rubbing between the blade of the saw and the bone results in the generation of localised heating of the cut bone and increased cutting forces (Ark et al, 1997). Overheating in localised areas can cause bone necrosis and have an impact on the rate of healing of the bone post operation and overheating also affects the sharpness life of the blade. A review of the literature indicates that work has been complete on temperature in the immediate cutting zone. This study is focusing on the size of the overheated zone relative to the cutting position.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Bioengineering In Ireland Conference - Killiney, Co. Dublin, Ireland Duration: 28 Jan 2005 → 29 Jan 2005 |
Conference
| Conference | Bioengineering In Ireland Conference |
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| Country/Territory | Ireland |
| City | Killiney, Co. Dublin |
| Period | 28/01/05 → 29/01/05 |
Keywords
- Surgical procedures
- osteotomy
- hip replacement
- cutting of bone
- manual and powered cutting instruments
- bone saws
- frictional rubbing
- localised heating
- cut bone
- cutting forces
- bone necrosis
- healing of the bone
- sharpness life of the blade
- temperature
- cutting zone
- overheated zone
- cutting position