Fibula holding forceps for free fibula harvest

We describe an instrument which holds both ends of osteotomized fibula simultaneously during the free fibula harvest. This instrument has advantages over conventional instruments in that it can be held by only one hand of the assistant and does not slip from the ends of fibula.

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Published in:European journal of plastic surgery 2009-10, Vol.32 (5), p.271-272
Main Authors: Suri, Manav P., Friji, M. T., Ahmad, Quazi G., Yadav, Prabha S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Ideas and Innovations
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Plastic Surgery
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Summary:We describe an instrument which holds both ends of osteotomized fibula simultaneously during the free fibula harvest. This instrument has advantages over conventional instruments in that it can be held by only one hand of the assistant and does not slip from the ends of fibula.
ISSN:0930-343X
1435-0130
DOI:10.1007/s00238-009-0344-5