Retractors, Surgical, Spine, Cervical
Definition : Spine surgery retractors designed to temporarily separate and hold back the edges of a posterior cervical incision, exposing and providing access to the cervical vertebrae and surrounding anatomical structures. These retractors are handheld, manual instruments available in a variety of shapes and styles, usually including blunt distal blades and an integral handle according to the spinal procedure to be performed. Some cervical retractors include two blades and scissor-like ratchet handles that permit the retractor to retain the position once it is set (i.e., self-retained retractors). Dedicated retractors intended to perform minimal-access cervical (and upper thoracic) spinal surgery (e.g., including pivoting tubes and pliable skirts to permit appropriate visualization) are also available.
Related Terms : "Surgical Retractor Kits, Spine, Cervical"
Entry Terms : "Cervical Spine Surgery Retractors" , "Cervical Spreaders"
UMDC code : 33204
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| | Cloward Instruments Corp Company Type: Parent |  | | NSI Health Systems LLC Company Type: Parent |  | | Paragon 28 Company Type: Parent |  | | Symmetry Medical Inc Company Type: Parent Symmetry Medical (NYSE:SMA) is a leading global source of innovative medical device solutions, including orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, and sterilization cases and trays. Our approximately 2,500 Teammates provide design, development and worldwide production capabilities for these products to customers in the orthopedic industry, other medical device markets, and specialized non-healthcare markets. |  | | Tecomet Inc Company Type: Parent |  | | Thompson Surgical Instruments Inc Company Type: Parent Thompson Surgical Instruments delivers uncompromised exposure to a variety of surgical specialties with the Thompson Retractor. In use for over thirty years, the Thompson Retractor is the only mechanical retractor to offer one frame for all exposure needs, multi-planed retraction, and unlimited customization. |  | | Zimmer Biomet Company Type: Parent |  | | Zimmer Inc Company Type: Parent |  | |
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