CHAPTER 44 Total Ankle Prosthesis The most frequent cause of debilitating ankle pain is arthritis. Three of the most common causes of joint damage are 1) osteoarthritis, 2) rheumatoid arthritis,…

CHAPTER 69 Deep Lamellar Endothelial Keratoplasty (DLEK) Deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK) is a split-thickness (lamellar transplant) form of corneal transplantation. When this procedure is performed, a smaller incision is…

CHAPTER 43 Small/Minor Joint Replacement Small joints are replaced with Silastic prosthetics to relieve pain and improve function. Possible equipment needed for the procedure includes a small bone set; a…

CHAPTER 125 Williams Laminectomy Microretractors 125-1 Left to right: Williams laminectomy microretractors: short blade, right-handed, back view; long blade, right-handed, front view; long blade, left-handed, front view.

CHAPTER 9 Laparoscopy Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ Laparoscopy is visualization within the abdominal cavity. The structures have to be moved away from the abdominal wall so the scope…

CHAPTER 118 CUSA Handpieces 118-1 Cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspirator (CUSA) handpiece with attachments in tray.

CHAPTER 106 Vein Retrieval Instruments Vein retrieval instruments are used when veins are taken from one part of the body (usually the legs) and used for a bypass procedure on…

CHAPTER 70 Glaucoma Glaucoma is a condition of increased intraocular pressure because of obstructed aqueous humor outflow. Possible instruments and equipment needed for the procedure include a basic eye set,…

CHAPTER 56 Long Bone Rodding for Fracture Fixation Possible equipment needed for the procedure includes an ASIF basic set. A brief outline of the procedure follows: 1. A small dissection set…

CHAPTER 51 Hip Retractors Hip retractors are made to be used in the various angles of the hip joint. 51-1 Left to right: 1 Antler retractor, front view; 1 double…