A Surgical instrument are specialized tools designed to perform specific actions during surgeries or other medical procedures. These instruments are categorized based on their function, which includes cutting, grasping, holding, clamping, retracting, or suturing tissues. Categories of Surgical Instruments:-Scalpel: Used for making precise incisions. Scissors: Includes Metzenbaum scissors and Mayo scissors. Bone Cutters: Such as osteotomies, used in orthopedic surgeries. Clamping and Occluding Instruments. Hemostats: Used to control bleeding by clamping blood vessels. Forceps: Examples include Kelly forceps and Mosquito forceps for delicate operations. Retracting and Exposing Instruments. Retractors: Such as Sen retractors (manual) and Balfour retractors (self-retaining) to hold back tissue. Grasping and Holding Instruments.
