Senn retractor
Senn Retractor is a medical instrument used in surgical procedures. It is a handheld, double-ended instrument with one leaf-shaped end and one three-pronged end. The leaf-shaped end is used for holding back tissue or organs, while the three-pronged end is used for holding back skin and muscle. The Senn Retractor is commonly used in general, orthopedic, and neurosurgery procedures.
History[edit | edit source]
The Senn Retractor was named after Nicholas Senn, a Swiss-born American surgeon and medical researcher. Senn was a pioneer in the field of surgery and made significant contributions to the development of surgical instruments.
Design and Use[edit | edit source]
The Senn Retractor is made of stainless steel and is designed to be durable and easy to handle. The leaf-shaped end is smooth and rounded to minimize damage to tissue, while the three-pronged end is sharp to easily penetrate skin and muscle. The Senn Retractor is typically used in procedures where a small area needs to be exposed for surgery.
Related Instruments[edit | edit source]
Other similar surgical retractors include the Army-Navy Retractor, the Weitlaner Retractor, and the Gelpi Retractor. These instruments all serve the same basic function of holding back tissue to expose the surgical site, but they each have unique design features that make them suitable for different types of procedures.
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