Toothed forceps grip tissue during medical procedures, while toothless forceps are used for sutures and needles. Teeth vary in size and angle depending on tissue type and procedure. Choosing the wrong forceps can cause tissue damage.
Toothed forceps are used during medical procedures to grip tissue to make it easier to handle. Toothless forceps are typically used to tie sutures and pinch needles. The teeth at the tips of the serrated forceps interlock to grip tissue and can be pointed or flat depending on the amount of grip needed and the sensitivity of the tissue. Teeth also vary in size and angle depending on tissue type and procedure, such as larger teeth for a laparotomy wound and smaller teeth for use on delicate tendons.
These surgical tools can be used during surgery to grasp sutures or biological tissue or to manipulate needles. The pliers provide precision and pinpoint grip during delicate and complex operations, where the fingers do not have sufficient grip. There are two general types of pliers; those with teeth at the tips and those with smooth tips. Smooth forceps are used for delicate tasks, and toothed forceps are typically used to grip tissue such as skin, blood vessels, or muscles.
The teeth, positioned on the tips of the forceps, interlock with those on the opposite tip. These teeth grip onto biological tissue to keep it from slipping out of the surgeon’s grasp. Forceps teeth, sometimes called rat teeth, come in different shapes, sizes and angles, depending on the procedure. Prong forceps are designed and manufactured specifically for professionals in different areas of the medical profession.
Pierse forceps have teeth with flat edges that prevent piercing tissue, to cause less damage. These pliers, however, don’t grip as well as the others. The pointed, right-angled teeth, as seen on the Harman Bishop forceps, or the forward angled teeth of the Castrviejo forceps, provide an excellent grip during dissection and surgical procedures. However, with pointed teeth trauma, tearing and bleeding are more likely to occur.
Choosing the wrong type of forceps for surgical procedures can cause unnecessary tissue damage. Large, strong teeth grip hard tissue but tear through finer tissue. Tougher tissues like leather require forceps with larger teeth that provide a better grip by applying less pressure. Grabbing the tendons requires the use of forceps with teeth, but the teeth should be small so they don’t cut the tendons. Using forceps with teeth is generally inappropriate on fine tissue such as blood vessels or bile ducts. On these very fine fabrics, pliers with special ribs or handles should instead be used.
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