Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
mallet
Greek translation:
σφύρα
English term
mallet
Typically, such a guide is secured to an end of a bone, such as a tibia, with surgical pins prior to resection. In many instances force must be applied to the surgical pins, typically with a surgical mallet, to insert the pins into bone. (Device for inserting a surgical pin)
The osteotome is very sharp on the business end of it and can be inserted and tapped manually with a rubber or nylon tipped mallet (hammer) or more commonly, a stainless surgical mallet (which can be easily sterilized to reduce risk of infection and prolong its use. (All About Revision Rhinoplasty)
The surgical mallet is used along with a selected chisel to split teeth or reduce alveolar bone. (Surgical products marketplace)
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Proposed translations
σφύρα
Bergmann mallet = σφύρα του Bergmann (Λεξικό Medical Enginnering - ΓΛΩΣΣΗΜΑ)
Reference: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.saharantra...
Ombredanne mallet = σφύρα Ombredanne (Λεξικό Medical Enginnering - ΓΛΩΣΣΗΜΑ)
Reference: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.saharantra...
μέθοδος αυτή μπορεί μεν να είναι αποτελεσματική αλλά έχει το μειονέκτημα ότι η μηχανική κρούση από τη χειρουργική σφύρα δε γίνεται καλά ανεκτή από τους ασθενείς. (OMNIPRESS - Οδοντιατρικές �)
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