TissueDB/Materials/Sawbones
Sawbones is a brand of commercial synthetic bone models made by Pacific Research Laboratories (Vashon, Washington, USA). Its rigid polyurethane foam blocks are used as standardised bone substitutes in orthopaedic device testing, supplied with a cortical layer over cancellous foam of stated density, and are selected for their standardised and reproducible mechanical properties.[1]
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone | Lumbar Laminectomy and Dural Closure Simulator (Bakhshi) | Rigid polyurethane foam blocks with a cortical layer over cancellous foam of stated density, selected for standardised and reproducible mechanical properties.[1] Each simulator carried an L1–S1 spine model; the paper states the spine model is made of saw-bone material, and its lamina is the target of the laminectomy. The paper does not name a manufacturer or state the material composition.[2] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kim JH, Hyeok JJ, Woo JH, Kim SM. "Correlation Analysis of Suture Anchor Pull-Out Strength with Cortical Bone Thickness and Cancellous Bone Density on a Finite Element Model." Bioengineering (Basel) 2025;12(8):863. DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering12080863. PMID: 40868376. PMC12383784. Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- ↑ Bakhshi SK, Ahmad R, Merchant AAH, Noorali AA, Abdul Rahim K, Shaikh NQ, Afzal N, Lakhdir MPA, Shamim MS, Haider AH. "Development, outcome and costs of a simulation-based neurosurgery bootcamp at the national level." BMC Medical Education 2022;22:896. DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03965-9. PMID: 36578075. PMC9795592. Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Sawbones". Appropedia. Retrieved August 23, 2026. |