Which bone cutters are designed to cut large pieces of bone?

• A. Liston
• B. Gigli
• C. Rongeur
• D. Osteotome

Answer: (A)

Choosing the right instrument hinges on handling large bone pieces efficiently. Liston bone cutters are built for heavy-duty use, with robust blades that can bite through large segments of cortical bone quickly, making them ideal for removing substantial bone or performing amputations. The Gigli wire saw, by contrast, is a flexible wire used for controlled, gradual cutting along a curved path and is better for difficult access rather than bulk removal. A rongeur bites away bone and trims in smaller pieces, useful for shaping or removing fragments but not for rapid, large cuts. An osteotome acts like a chisel to make precise bone cuts along a planned line, not to cut through large chunks. So, for cutting large pieces of bone, the Liston instrument is the best fit.