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Problems with Surgical Retractors (and Solutions)

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Surgical retractors are key surgical tools in a wide range of surgical procedures. They have been for decades, even centuries. But nothing’s perfect, and retractors have shortcomings, both in actual surgery, and related to factors like cost and maintenance. Some main problems with retractors include the force required to use them, devices being left behind/inside …

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surgical retractors to reduce fatigue in the arms and hands

Ways to Reduce Fatigue from Using Surgical Retractors

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As most surgeons and assistants know, retractors can be your best friend and your worst enemy. They make it possible to see and access the operative field, yet they can seriously fatigue your hands, arms, and shoulders. Retraction of tissues or anatomical structures is an essential part of surgery, and various types of retractors get …

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