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bone holding forceps [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

The main function of the [bone holding] forceps is to hold, stabilize, rotate, reduce and compress bone. They are also used when positioning bone screws and plates and insert K-wire. They are used during orthopedic surgeries to correct fractures.

OBS

Bone-cutting forceps have cutting blades and may be double-action [whereas] bone-holding forceps are designed to grip bones or fragments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
DEF

Pince comportant une mâchoire garnie de saillies ou de stries et destinée à saisir un élément solide, os ou dent, sans glisser, ou à maintenir provisoirement la réduction d'une fracture.

CONT

Si nécessaire, on peut atteindre les deux trous obturateurs grâce à un dissection prudente, aux ciseaux ou à la rugine, pour pouvoir y placer par la suite les mors d'un davier à os.

Spanish

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