I have to get surgery on my foot (for a bunion which is like a bone spur)...anyway, its not really major surgery but I do have to be off of it for 6 or so weeks. The bones connecting my big toe (from tip to ankle) has to be broken twice.
Just curious, how exactly does the surgeon break the bone? Is it with special scissor/clamps, or is it more like a hammer? Thanks.
2006-12-26 12:42:36 · 6 answers · asked by Texan997 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Usually with a chisel like instument and a hammer.
2006-12-26 12:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4lb. stainless sledge hammer deftly placed and swung with intent to break but not crush the offending bone.
2006-12-26 13:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by richard c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All there tools are just right for the job needed, but I would say a die grinder like tool for that job.
2006-12-26 12:48:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do it with a Craftsman hammer, available only from Sears.
2006-12-26 12:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing very complex but very Cleen i promise
2006-12-26 12:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a saw
2006-12-26 12:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by STEVE0 THE CLOWN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋