Gigli saw
Gigli saw is a flexible wire saw used in surgery to cut through bone. It was invented by Leonardo Gigli, an Italian surgeon, in the early 20th century. The saw is made of a series of sharp teeth on a flexible wire. It is used in conjunction with two T-shaped handles that allow the surgeon to control the direction and pressure of the cut.
History[edit | edit source]
The Gigli saw was invented by Leonardo Gigli, an Italian surgeon, in the early 20th century. Gigli was looking for a way to make surgical cuts in bone that were both precise and minimally invasive. He developed the Gigli saw as a solution to this problem.
Design[edit | edit source]
The Gigli saw is made of a flexible wire with a series of sharp teeth. The wire is typically made of stainless steel or a similar durable material. The teeth of the saw are designed to cut through bone without causing excessive damage to the surrounding tissue.
The saw is used in conjunction with two T-shaped handles. These handles allow the surgeon to control the direction and pressure of the cut. The handles are typically made of a durable material like stainless steel or plastic.
Uses[edit | edit source]
The Gigli saw is used in a variety of surgical procedures that require cutting through bone. These include craniotomy, a procedure in which a portion of the skull is removed to access the brain; limb amputation, in which a limb is removed; and osteotomy, a procedure in which a bone is cut to correct a deformity.
The saw is also used in autopsy procedures to open the skull and access the brain.
Advantages and Disadvantages[edit | edit source]
The main advantage of the Gigli saw is its ability to make precise cuts in bone with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue. This makes it an ideal tool for procedures that require a high degree of precision.
However, the saw also has some disadvantages. It can be difficult to control, especially in tight spaces. It can also cause injury if not used properly.
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