We have made all the ORTHOPAEDICS Instruments full set or list with the Names, Description, Uses with Pictures. in you medical ward you will see all this instruments/equipments/devices. So full knowledge regarding all this devices is necessary for your medical and surgical practice and also during exams.
ILIZAROV APPARATUS
Description :
Rods are screwed into bone and exit the body to be attached to a stabilising structure on the outside of the body.
Uses :
1. Lengthen or Reshape Limb Bones
Indications :
- Malunions
- Deformity correction
- Non Unions
- Unstable closed fracture
INTERLOCKING NAIL
Description :
large diameter rod which is inserted into the bone medullary cavity and securing its place by using locking bolts which goes from one cortex to another and as a result the nail remains stable inside the medullary cavity.
Uses :
Traumatic Bone Fractures :
- Femoral diaphyseal fractures and disatl femur fractures.
- Humeral shaft fractures
- Tibia shaft fractures with proximal and distal fracture of tibia
- Metaphyseal fractures
INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL
Description :
Also known as Intramedullary rod made up of metal.
Uses :
1. Fractures of bones :We use this device in fractures of diaphyses and metaphysis of long bones in childrens.
JACOB CHUCK
Description :
Metal body fitted to drill
Uses :
Used in Intramedullary pin insertion
K NAIL
Description :
Also known as KUNTSCHER CLOVERLEAF NAILS.
—Metallic long rod like structure
Uses :
1. Fractures : used in diferent bones like Femur, Tibia, Humerus, Forearm, Clavicle, and compound gun fractures.
2. For non union and delay union of bones
3. Malunion correction
KIRSCHNER WIRE
Description :
Long metallic wires with sharp pointed tip and curved base.
Uses :
1. Temporary Fixation : During some operations we use this device to get temporary fixation of bones.
- Clavivle fractures
- Olecranon fracture
- Patella fracture
KUNTSCHER CLOVERLEAF
Description :
Long metallic rod, hollow with a longitudinal slot over its entire length.
Uses :
Fractures of bones : We use this device in fractures of diaphyses and metaphysis of long bones.
——-Mostly used in Femur fracture.
LANE TISSUE HOLDING FORCEPS
Description :
Made up of stainless steel and has two arms and curved ring like tips.
—-There is a Box Joint present to connect the two arms.
Uses :
1. Tough or Bulky Tissue : Used to hold tough/bulky tissues for skin apposition.
2. Biopsy : Holding the lymph node for Biopsy sample.
3. Appendectomy : Holding the Appendix in Appendectomy.
LOCKING PLATES
Description :
Locking plates with central holes to fit the screws.
Uses :
1. Stabilizing fractures : Used in fracture fixation
LOWMANS BONE CLAMP
Description :
Made up of stainless steel and has a body, long screw, and the curved tips.
Uses :
1. Grasping Bones : To grasp bone and make it align in normal place.
2. Compression : Can be used in compression of bones
OSTEOTOME
Description :
One Handle and the both the edges of the tip are beveled. These are similar to chisel but bevelled at both sides.
Uses :
Used to cut and prepare bones.
PERIOSTEAL ELEVATOR
Description :
Long metallic structure with three parts:
- Rounded end for lifting mucoperiosteum
- Ergonomically design
- Slight pointed end for blunt subperiosteal dissection
Uses :
1. Elevates Tissue : The Broader end is used to elevates tissues from bones.
—— The sharp end is used to elevate soft tissues from dental papilla.
PROXIMAL FEMORAL NAIL
Description :
This is an Osteosynthetic implant designed to treat proximal femoral fractures.
Uses :
1. Fractures of Femur :
- Petrochanteric fractures
- Intertrochanteric fractures
- Subtrochanteric fractures
RADIUS NAIL
Description :
Radius intramedullary nails.
Uses :
Fracture of radius bone
RIGHT ANGLE RETRACTOR
Description :
Also called Right angle retractor.
Made up of stainless steel and has a ringed handle and a blade at the proximal end which is at right angle with the handle and the neck.
Uses :
1. Better Visualization : For better visualisation pulling back of soft tissues, incision or wound edges during surgeries.
RUSH NAIL
Description :
Made up of stainless steel and has two ends :
- One Side bevelled tip : For easy insertion
- Hook for Extraction
Uses :
1. Long Bone Fractures : This device is used for long bones like Femur, Tibia, Humerus, Radius and Ulna for occurring of fractures in diaphyses and metaphyses of the bones.
SPONGE HOLDING FORCEPS
Description :
Made up of stainless steel and has 6 parts :
- Finger Ring
- Ratchet
- Shank
- Box Joint
- Jaws which are serrated from inside
Uses :
1. Holding : Used to hold Sponge ,Cotton Swabs, or a gauze piece for cleansing the skin the skin area before the operation.
STEINMANN PIN
Description :
Made up of stainless steel and has sharp pointed tip.
Uses :
1. Skeletal Traction : This device is used for skeletal traction when femoral fractures occurs. A first the pin is inserted into the proximal tibia and then a Stirrup is attached to get traction as desired.
THOMSON PROSTHESIS
Description :
Metallic body has mainly 3 parts :
- Head
- Acutely angled collar
- Stem
Uses :
1. Femur Fracture : We use this prosthesis when there is no neck available for non union of fracture of the neck of the femur.
TOOTHED FORCEPS
Description :
This forceps has two arms and has spring mechanism.
—The tips has teeth.
Uses :
1. Dissecting : Mostly used in dissection to hold tissues.
2. Suturing : Other than dissecting it can be used in holding suture and needle.
NON-TOOTHED FORCEPS
Description :
This forceps has two arms and has spring mechanism.
—The tips are grooved.
Uses :
1. Dissecting : Mostly used in dissection to hold tissues.
2. Suturing : Other than dissecting it can be used in holding suture and needle.
TOTAL ELBOW REPLACEMENT PROSTHESIS
Description :
Made up of metal and a Hinge joint by which the stems are attached.
Uses :
1. Elbow Replacement : Total elbow replacement is done when Inflammatory arthropathies occurs such as Rheumatoid arthritis.
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PROSTEHSIS
Description :
Prosthesis has mainly 3 components :
- Femoral Component
- Plastic Spacer
- Tibial Component
Uses :
1. Knee Replacement : Total knee replacement is indicated when destruction of joint cartilage occurs either from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory arthritis.
ULNA NAIL
Description :
Metallic pin.
Uses :
Osteotomies and fixtures of the fibula and ulna.
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