Amputation of a limb with a wire saw in surgery
Medical Video- The moment a doctor is performing a saw on a patient’s bone with a wire saw.
In medicine, a wire saw (also known as a Gigli saw) is a flexible, serrated wire used for cutting through bone or tissue during surgical procedures. It consists of a fine, stainless steel wire with sharp, tiny teeth that can cut when pulled back and forth.
Common Uses
- Orthopedic Surgery: To cut through bones during amputations or reconstructive surgeries.
- Neurosurgery: To perform craniotomies, where the saw is used to remove sections of the skull.
- Dental Surgery: Occasionally used to section teeth or remove bone.
