title: The osteotome: a design by Sir William Macewen.
abstract: The osteotome is ostensibly a simple surgical instrument. In fact it was carefully designed to allow accurate aseptic osteotomy for deformities around the knee. Here we outline William Macewen's classic work on the design of this tool and set this work in the context of his life.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Huntley
authors.forename: M K K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Osman
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design / Q000266:history*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000266:history*