Hand & Wrist Surgery Instruments
Clear Choice Medical lists new and used hand surgery instruments here, from tendon retrievers and Kleinert-Kutz patterns to distal radius instruments and screwdrivers.
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Hand & Wrist is a subcategory of orthopedic instruments that groups tendon instruments with parts from hand and wrist systems. Tendon retrievers and other tendon forceps sit next to Kleinert-Kutz pattern instruments. Wrist listings include distal radius instrument cases. Screwdrivers and pliers from hand systems are listed as well. Makers named in these titles include Synthes and Zimmer, along with V. Mueller and Jarit. Each brand name identifies the original manufacturer, none of which is affiliated with Clear Choice Medical.
When you compare wrist surgery instruments, check which system each part belongs to and its part number first. For tendon forceps and retrievers, compare jaw pattern, tip style and working length across similar listings. Screwdrivers differ by tip type, size in millimeters and connector style, so check each one against your handle. Treat the listing itself as the source for exact model and size details. Availability changes as individual items sell. Browse the hand and wrist listings, or contact Clear Choice Medical before you order if a detail is unclear.
Common questions about Hand & Wrist
What size wire can a K-wire cutter cut?
A K-wire cutter can cut wire up to the maximum diameter its maker states, so check that rating first. Makers give the figure in millimeters, inches or both. One side cutter with carbide jaws is rated for wire up to 1.1 mm. K-wires are sized the same two ways, so 1.6 mm wire is also sold as 0.062 inch. Cutters come in side-cutting and end-cutting versions. When you read a listing title, compare the rated capacity, the cutting style and the overall length.
What is a Kleinert-Kutz instrument?
Kleinert-Kutz is a pattern name used on a family of instruments rather than on one tool. Manufacturer catalogs list Kleinert-Kutz rongeurs, elevators and tendon retrievers under the name. The same name also appears on rasps, skin hooks and tenotomy scissors. Each type has its own sizes. One Kleinert-Kutz elevator is double-ended with blades 2 mm and 3 mm wide. Catalogs list Kleinert-Kutz rongeurs by bite size and by curve, such as a 3 mm full curved jaw. Read the instrument type in a title first and the pattern name second. Then compare the stated widths, the curve and the overall length.
What do numbers like 1.2 to 2.3 mean on small bone instruments?
On some small bone instruments, numbers like 1.2 to 2.3 name the plate and screw system sizes the instrument is made for. Medartis sells its APTUS Hand plates in system sizes 1.2, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.3. Its plates and screws combine within one system size. The maker also color-codes each size, such as red for 1.2 and blue for 2.0. Its plate bending pliers carry these numbers too, with one model marked 1.2 to 2.3 and another marked 2.0 to 2.8. Medartis states that these pliers are always used in pairs. So check whether a listing shows one piece or a matched pair.