THORACIC RETRACTORS AND METHODS
A surgical thoracic retractor has retraction members that grip the anterior and posterior surfaces of the ribs between vice-like jaws to prevent a crushing or other force being applied to the intercostal nerves, thus minimizing the patient's post-operative pain.
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Zusammenfassung: | A surgical thoracic retractor has retraction members that grip the anterior and posterior surfaces of the ribs between vice-like jaws to prevent a crushing or other force being applied to the intercostal nerves, thus minimizing the patient's post-operative pain. |
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