Piezoelectric surgery
Piezoelectric Surgery
Piezoelectric surgery (pronunciation: pie-zo-electric surgery) is a modern surgical technique that uses piezoelectricity to perform precise and safe surgical procedures.
Etymology
The term "piezoelectric" is derived from the Greek words "piezein" (πιέζειν), which means to squeeze or press, and "ēlektron" (ἤλεκτρον), which means amber, an ancient source of electric charge. The term "surgery" comes from the Greek word "cheirourgia", meaning "hand work".
Description
Piezoelectric surgery is a technique that uses ultrasonic vibrations generated by the Piezoelectric effect. This effect is the ability of certain materials to generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress. The piezoelectric device used in this surgery is designed to cut through hard tissues while minimizing damage to soft tissues. This makes it an ideal tool for delicate surgical procedures, such as neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery, and periodontal surgery.
Related Terms
- Piezoelectric effect: The ability of certain materials to generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress.
- Ultrasonic vibrations: Vibrations of frequencies greater than the upper limit of the audible range for humans.
- Neurosurgery: The medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system.
- Maxillofacial surgery: A surgical specialty focusing on reconstructive surgery of the face, facial trauma surgery, and the oral cavity.
- Periodontal surgery: A type of dental surgery that involves procedures such as scaling, root planing, and other treatments to treat periodontal diseases.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Piezoelectric surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Piezoelectric surgery
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