title: A new instrument design for orbital floor osteotomies performed by an intraoral approach.
abstract: A new osteotome is described that enables the creation of an osteotomy of the orbital floor by an intraoral approach. The osteotome is S shaped and 11 cm long, with a curved cutting edge that is inserted like a hook onto the orbital floor. The main body and striking head of the osteotome are located just outside of the oral cavity. The S shape of the handle allows for ease of both insertion and instrument use. The new osteotome makes it possible to follow a specifically designed osteotomy line along the orbital floor, ensuring a rapid and reliable procedure.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Department of S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Morselli
mesh_terms: D003399:Craniotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*