A Resource for Surgical Staff
The Misonix Bone Scalpel uses Ultrasonic Frequency Waves (22,500/sec) to cut through bone just as a scalpel would cut through soft tissue. This instrument is used mainly in spine surgery, yet can be used in other specialities as well. The bone scalpel cuts through bone without injuring the soft tissue Continue Reading
A discectomy is a procedure commonly performed on patients experiencing sciatic pain due to disc herniation (only after non-surgical treatment fails). This procedure may also be done emergently for the following reasons: Loss of bladder function Loss of bowel function Sudden onset of lower extremity weakness Sudden onset of lower Continue Reading
– 4-0 Neurolon for Dural Sutures – Fish Hooks on Kochers to hold back scalp flap – Surgicel cut into various sizes – Gelfoam & Thrombin cut into various sizes – Various size Patties (1/2×3, 3/4×3, 1×3, 1/2×1/2, 3/4×3/4, 1×1) Mayo Stand Set-up Left Side – Cobb Elevator used to Continue Reading
