As I understand, and I am only a medical transcriber student, it is a hand rest for surgeons who want to eliminate hand tremor. Hand tremors may mean alot to the patient. And anything that will improve your chances in the surgery room for improved health, i am all for it.
It is a type of metal retractor used to keep the abdominal cavity open during surgery
Something used to pull an object away. In surgery, a retractor is used to pull skin and hold it away from the area being operated on, for instance.
This retractor is used in ortho surgery to retract tissue from bone. Common to the both major and minor orthopedic and general surgery trays. The name origin is difficult to say. Cheers.
it is a handheld instrument used to retract abdominal wall and other soft tissue during surgery.
The army-navy retractor is named after the branches of the military (Army and Navy) that commonly use this medical instrument. It is thought to have been originally designed for use during surgical procedures to help expose and retract tissues.
it is a self retaining retractor, which is used to retract wound edges.
A volkman retractor is a type of tissue retractor used during ceritan surgeries to separate incised tissues. Google images it for pictures.
Mark S. Greenberg has written: 'Handbook of neurosurgery' -- subject(s): Surgery, Nervous system, Handbooks, manuals
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A Michotte retractor is a surgical instrument used primarily in orthopedic and neurosurgery procedures. It is designed to hold back soft tissue or muscle, providing better visibility and access to the surgical site. The retractor features a curved, flat design and is typically made of stainless steel, allowing for both strength and flexibility during surgery. Its design minimizes trauma to the surrounding tissues while maintaining a clear field for the surgeon.
Jan Mikulicz-Radecki invented the deaver retractor. The deaver retractor is a medical device that was invented in the year of 1904.