Surgery is a risky and invasive procedure. It’s important to have the right tools for the job. Apiary Medical Orthopedic surgery instruments are designed specifically to orthopedic surgeries, whereas general surgical instruments can be used in orthopedics or other types of surgery. This blog post will discuss the differences between orthopedic surgery instruments and general surgery instruments so you have all of your bases covered!
– Orthopedic surgery instruments are designed specifically for use in orthopedics
– Orthopedic surgery instruments are designed with a specific purpose in mind. Orthopedic surgeons often need specialized surgical tools made from metal or plastic that can be sterilized. These types of instruments can also be used in orthopedic surgeries
– orthopedic surgery instruments may include mallets to reduce fractures and chisels to remove fragments of bone. Orthopedic surgery instruments are often used to repair and reconstruct joints.
– Orthopedic surgery instruments can include drills, hammers, screwdrivers and other tools that are not typically used for general surgical procedures.
– orthopedic surgery procedures often require a specific tool that is not typically used in general surgeries because orthopedic surgery typically focuses on the spine, limbs, hips, shoulders etc while general surgery doesn’t require such specific instruments.
General surgical instruments can be used in orthopedics or other types of procedure. General surgical instruments, unlike orthopedic ones, may include scalpels and scissors as well as other tools that orthopedic instruments don’t need. This is because general surgeries are, like the name says, more general and focus on a wider array of surgeries like appendectomies or hernia repairs. Orthopedic surgery often requires a specific orthopedic-specific tool, such as an orthopedics saw or bone cutter.
General overview
For orthopedic surgery instruments, most are made from metal or plastic and can be sterilized. These instruments are typically used in joint repairs, bone reconstructions, etc., while general surgical procedures could include drills, hammers that aren’t normally found in an orthopedic device setting. While general surgical instruments can be used in can be used in orthopedic surgeries as well, they are specifically made for one type of surgery or procedure. You can contact Apiary Medical to learn about their surgical instruments.
