Rochester bone biopsy trephine
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The Rochester bone biopsy trephine is a surgical instrument that enables a 7.5 mm percutaneous bone biopsy of the iliac crest
Iliac crest
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, or hip, in a human patient. Samples are used for bone histology and histomorphometry.

Stephen F. Hodgson, M.D., Division of Endocrinology/Metabolism and Internal Medicine at The Mayo Clinic demonstrates the technique of obtaining a percutaneous bone biopsy in an article titled, Outpatient percutaneous biopsy of the iliac crest: methods, morbidity, and patient acceptance.

This instrument is manufactured by Medical Innovations International
Medical Innovations International
Medical Innovations International Inc. is the manufacturer of the Rochester bone biopsy trephine.Stephen F. Hodgson, M.D., Division of Endocrinology/Metabolism and Internal Medicine at The Mayo Clinic demonstrates the technique of obtaining a percutaneous bone biopsy in an article titled,...

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