Senn retractor

Senn retractors are double ended retractors used in surgical procedures. One end is typically L shaped, and the other has three bent prongs. The pronged ends come in sharp and dull tips. They are regularly used in hand and foot surgeries. The Senn retractor design was first described in the literature by Dr. Nicholas Senn, head of surgery at Rush Medical College.[1]

See also

Instruments used in general surgery

References

Clifton G. Meals, BA, Roy A. Meals, MD (2007). "A History of Surgery in the Instrument Tray: Eponymous Tools Used in Hand Surgery". Journal of Hand Surgery. 32 (7): 942–953. doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2007.05.007. PMID 17826545.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

Surgical instruments

Scalpels	Laser scalpel RF knife Lancets Liston knife Catlin Von Graefe knife
Surgical scissors	Bandage scissors Iris scissors Mayo scissors Metzenbaum scissors Tenotomy scissors
Other	Rongeur Curette Osteotome Drill bits Rasps Trocars Drills Cranial drills Dental drills Dermatomes

Grasping

Retracting and viewing

Other

Examination and prep	Dilators Specula Fiber optic endoscopes Head mirror
Suction:	Yankauer suction tip
Irrigation and injection needles
Measurement	rulers and calipers
Drain	Jackson-Pratt drain Penrose drain
Other	Catheter Surgical staplers Periodontal probe Surgical suture

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