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Surgical Instruments Manual

- Hand-Held Retractors

  • Senn Retractor:
    • Features dual-ended tips, which can be blunt (fine) or sharp.
    • Used for retracting the peritoneum.

Figure (14)


Hohmann Retractor

  • Used to elevate tissues away from the bone during fracture reduction and orthopedic procedures.

Figure (15)


Self-Retaining Retractors

  • Weitlaner Retractor:
    • Features sharp or blunt prongs.
    • Has a rake-like design.
    • Equipped with a locking mechanism to hold tissues apart.

 Figure (16)


Gelpi Retractor

  • Features a single, pointed tip.
  • Equipped with a locking mechanism to hold tissues apart.

Figure (17)