Polished Surgical Instruments, Color : Silver

Scalpels, forceps, scissors, retractors, and clamps are used extensively. The nature of certain surgical procedures requires a more specialized set of instruments. For example, bone saws, files, drills (Figure 89-5), and mallets are commonly utilized in orthopedic surgery.

Cutting and dissecting surgical instruments

Grasping and handling surgical instruments

Clamping and occluding surgical instruments

Retracting and exposing instruments

Instruments for improving visualization

Suturing and stapling surgical instruments