Orthopedic surgery, a specialized field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, relies heavily on a wide range of orthopedic instruments. These instruments are designed to perform various tasks, from delicate bone manipulations to complex joint replacements. Understanding of the orthopedic instruments with names and functions can provide valuable insights into the intricacies of orthopedic procedures.
Basic Orthopedic Instruments
- Bone Saw: Used to cut through bones, often during joint replacement or fracture repair.
- Bone Drill: Drills holes in bones, primarily for inserting screws, pins, or wires.
- Bone Rasp: A coarse-grained file used to smooth and shape bone surfaces.
- Bone Curette: A scoop-like instrument used to remove soft tissue or bone fragments from a surgical site.
- Bone Nipper: A cutting instrument with two curved jaws used to snip or trim bone fragments.
- Periosteal Elevator: A thin, flat blade used to lift the periosteum, the membrane that covers bones.
- Bone Forceps: Grasping instruments with serrated tips used to hold or manipulate bone fragments.
- Bone Clamp: A clamp used to hold bones together during surgery.
- Bone Screwdriver: A specialized screwdriver with various sizes and shapes to drive screws into bone.
- Bone Plate: A metal plate used to stabilize fractures or joint fusions.
- Bone Screw: A self-tapping screw used to secure bone fragments together.
- Bone Pin: A metal pin used to stabilize fractures or joint fusions.
- Intramedullary Nail: A long, hollow nail inserted into the medullary cavity of a long bone to stabilize fractures.
Joint Replacement Instruments
- Joint Resector: A specialized saw used to remove damaged joint surfaces.
- Joint Replacer: A set of instruments used to implant artificial joint components.
- Joint Cement: A bone cement used to secure artificial joint components in place.
- Joint Trial Components: Temporary components used to determine the correct size and positioning of artificial joints.
- Joint Instrumentation Set: A collection of specialized instruments used for joint replacement surgery.
Arthroscopic Instruments
- Arthroscope: A thin, lighted tube inserted into a joint through small incisions.
- Arthroscopic Shaver: A motorized shaver used to remove damaged tissue or bone.
- Arthroscopic Probe: A thin, flexible probe used to explore the inside of a joint.
- Arthroscopic Graspers: Grasping instruments used to manipulate tissue or bone within a joint.
- Arthroscopic Suturing Needle: A curved needle used to suture tissue within a joint.
Spinal Surgery Instruments
- Laminectomy Set: Instruments used to remove the lamina, a bony arch that covers the spinal cord.
- Foraminotomy Set: Instruments used to enlarge the intervertebral foramen, the opening through which spinal nerves exit.
- Spinal Fusion Cage: A cage-like implant used to fuse vertebrae together.
- Pedicle Screw: A specialized screw used to secure spinal implants to the vertebrae.
- Rod System: A system of rods and connectors used to stabilize the spine.
Other Orthopedic Instruments
- Osteotome: A wedge-shaped instrument used to cut through bone.
- Gigli Saw: A wire saw used to cut through bone.
- Cutter-Suctor: A combination cutting and suction instrument.
- Retractor: A tool used to hold tissues aside during surgery.
- Hemostat: A clamp used to control bleeding.
It is important to note that this is not an exhaustive list of all orthopedic instruments, and many specialized instruments may be used for specific procedures. The choice of instruments will depend on the type of surgery, the patient’s anatomy, and the surgeon’s preferences. For more detail visit our website Artema medical
