Chisel
Chisel (medical)
Chisel (pronounced: /ˈtʃɪzəl/) is a tool with a characteristically shaped cutting edge (such that wood chisels have lent part of their name to a particular grind) of blade on its end, for carving or cutting a hard material such as wood, stone, or metal by hand, struck with a mallet, or mechanical power. In the medical field, chisels are used in various surgical procedures, particularly in orthopedic surgeries.
Etymology
The word "chisel" comes from the Old French cisel, modern ciseau, Late Latin cisellum, a cutting tool, from caedere, to cut.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, a chisel is used to remove bone or to reshape bone structure during surgical procedures. It is often used in orthopedic surgeries to cut or shape bone. The chisel is typically used in conjunction with a mallet to apply force.
Related Terms
- Osteotome: An osteotome is a type of chisel used specifically for cutting bone. It is often used in orthopedic and dental surgeries.
- Mallet: A mallet is a type of hammer often used with a chisel to apply force.
- Orthopedic surgery: Orthopedic surgery is a branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Chisels are often used in these types of surgeries.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chisel
- Wikipedia's article - Chisel
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