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Bone Packs. Rongeurs. Bone-Cutting Forceps. Bone-Holding Forceps. Curettes. Curettes. Periosteal Elevators. Elevators and Osteotomes. Mallet, Chisel, and Osteome. Cutting Edges. Gigli Wire. Used to cut bone T-shaped handle hook onto wire Wire wrapped around bone
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Gigli Wire • Used to cut bone • T-shaped handle hook onto wire • Wire wrapped around bone • Bone is cut in sawing fashion
Orthopedic Implants • Inside bone vs. around bone • Permanent vs. extended period of time • Metal implants • Stainless-steel alloy • Cobalt-chromium alloy • Titanium
Placement of a Screw • Drill hole in bone • Measure hole with depth gauge • Use bone tap to cut screw path • Insert screw with special screwdriver • May be used alone • Or in conjunction with bone plate • Or in conjunction with interlocking nail
Total Hip Prosthesis • Procedure for dogs with severe arthritis • Long stem • Fits inside proximal femur • Ball • Replaces femoral head • Special cup • Replaces acetabulum
Arthroscope • Used for diagnosis • Used as a surgical tool