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Instrumentation Additional Instruments Name Function a self-retaining instrument, Weitlaner shaped like a scissors but retractor the blades open when the ratcheted handles are closed. The blades each have downward-pointing, curved prongs which retain their position for improved visualization of incision site. a handheld retractor with broad blades used for large muscles for better visualization and holding open the lips of a wound.
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blades are excavated spoonshaped, a forceps-like instrument for cutting tough tissue, particularly bone.
A thin blade used to lift periosteum from bone. Narrow periosteal elevator
A surgical instrument shaped like a scoop or spoon, used to removeor scrape tissue or growths from a body cavity.
Alligator Forceps
strong toothed forceps having a double clamp used to hold the fractured bone together during the surgery.
Used to drill holes into the bone for easy accessibility upon insertion of pins. Instrument used to tighten screws in order to hold metal implants in place.
Bone Drill
ideal for drilling, grinding and cutting. This drill quickly cuts through bones.
Reduction Clips
Designed to allow effective suction without damaging surrounding tissue. an instrument for removing fluid or blood from a surgical site. It has a compression hole near the handle which can be covered to modify the degree of suction.
Metzenbaum scissors
Suture scissors
Used to cut the suture from the rest of the suture material Used to cut skin and underlying tissues. Absorbs body fluids during procedure
Autraumatic needles
Mayo Scissor
Bob Cock
Roundnose
Allis Forceps
Kochers Forceps
Tumbler
Towel Clip
Bulb Syringe