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At first glance, surgical elevators may seem like simple medical tools. However, they play a major role in numerous types of surgeries when bones or tissues need scraping or lifting. These tools can do the delicate work of separating mucosa from cartilage in nose surgeries to lifting and stripping ribs in cardiothoracic surgeries. They are used primarily in hospitals, specialty facilities medical clinics and dentist offices.
Types of Surgical Elevators
Surgical elevators are mostly used to separate the periosteum from bone or mucosa from cartilage. Following are some of the main types and uses for surgical elevators:
Also available are finely balanced, delicate surgical elevators used in neural and vascular surgeries that involve soft tissues.
Primary Features
Most surgical and dental facilities have a variety of surgical elevators when they perform different kinds of surgeries. Each elevator has unique features like the following:
Surgical Elevators to Fit
The basic design of all surgical elevators is a handle with a specially shaped blade at one or both ends. The handles are often modified with grooves or have a shape that ensures the surgeon can maintain a sure grip while performing a surgical procedure. With many options available, it is possible to find a surgical elevator to fit every need.