1. A surgical instrument with a sharp blade used to cut or shape bone during orthopedic or dental procedures.
Usage: medical/surgical term; commonly used in orthopedic surgery and dentistry

Examples

• The surgeon selected an osteotome to carefully cut through the bone during the knee replacement procedure.
• The dental surgeon used a fine osteotome to shape the jawbone before implant placement.
• Osteotomes come in various sizes and angles to accommodate different surgical needs.
• The orthopedic team sterilized the osteotome before beginning the spinal fusion operation.
• A sharp osteotome is essential for precise bone work in maxillofacial surgery.