Heine-Pyrogova Osteotoma

Heine-Pirogov osteotome (also Heine-Pirogov osteotome) is a surgical instrument created by German surgeons Johann Heine (1800-1879) and Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-1881) for cutting bone.

Osteotomes are used to shape the bone bed or to correct bone deformities. They come in two pieces that can be joined together to form a blade. The blade can be made from various materials such as metal, plastic or ceramic.

The Heine-Pirogov osteotome is one of the most common instruments for performing operations on bones. It is used in orthopedics, dentistry, neurosurgery and other fields of medicine.

This instrument was created in the 19th century and has since become an indispensable assistant for surgeons. It allows you to quickly and efficiently cut bone without damaging surrounding tissue.

Heine–Pirogov Osteotom is a method of surgical treatment of long tubular bones. Invented by the pie in the early nineteenth century as an alternative to the plaster cast. The main advantage of the method is its simplicity, because To perform osteopelvic surgery, a simple instrument, special guidance and a minimum of training are sufficient.