The use of a linear versus curvilinear oscillating saw blade for femoral head and neck excision surgery in cats.

Objective: To determine the effects of using either a linear or curvilinear oscillating, battery-powered saw blade on the extent of bone resection, bone fissure or fragmentation, soft tissue trauma, and surgical time for femoral head and neck excision (FHNE) in feline cadavers.

Animals: 18 feline cadavers.

Methods: Paired feline cadaveric femora were randomly assigned to either a 10 mm linear or 12 mm curvilinear blade for FHNE by 2 surgical residents.