Surgical elevator
Surgical Elevator
A Surgical Elevator (pronunciation: sur-ji-kal el-e-vay-tor) is a medical instrument used in various surgical procedures.
Etymology
The term "Surgical Elevator" is derived from the Latin words "chirurgia" meaning 'hand work' and "elevare" meaning 'to lift'.
Definition
A Surgical Elevator is a tool used by surgeons to lift or separate tissues during surgical procedures. It is often used in dentistry for tooth extraction, where it is used to elevate and loosen the tooth from its socket.
Types
There are several types of Surgical Elevators, including:
- Periosteal Elevator: Used to separate the periosteum (the layer that covers the bones) from the underlying bone.
- Dental Elevator: Used in dentistry to loosen teeth from their sockets during extraction.
- Nasal Elevator: Used in nasal surgeries to separate the tissues of the nose.
Related Terms
- Surgical Instruments: Tools or devices designed for specific actions during surgery or operations.
- Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or injury.
- Dentistry: The branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Surgical elevator
- Wikipedia's article - Surgical elevator
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