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In this paper, unconventional methods of cutting based on ultrasonics, laser, and water jet mechanisms that might be used in orthopaedic surgery are discussed. Their advantages include no or little contact with bone or tissue that is to be cut, the application of much less mechanical force compared to traditional techniques, and reduction in localised heat effect in the region undergoing surgical cutting. A critical analysis is performed to identify their limitations and merits.
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McGeough, J.A., Okada, A. (2005). Unconventional Cutting Technologies in Orthopaedic Surgery. In: Kuljanic, E. (eds) AMST’05 Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology. CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 486. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-211-38053-1_8
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