A caliper-hook for strabismus surgery

An instrument to assist in resection surgery consists of a telescoping hook within a second hook that can be spread a calibrated distance. Its primary purpose is to maintain a constant tension and an accurate measure of tendon length during suture passage. Additionally, the grooved distal hook suppo...

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Published inArchives of ophthalmology (1960) Vol. 107; no. 9; p. 1387
Main Authors Lingua, R W, Lee, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1989
Subjects
Equipment Design
Humans
Strabismus - surgery
Surgical Instruments
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Summary:An instrument to assist in resection surgery consists of a telescoping hook within a second hook that can be spread a calibrated distance. Its primary purpose is to maintain a constant tension and an accurate measure of tendon length during suture passage. Additionally, the grooved distal hook supports the needle and protects the globe from needle trauma.
ISSN:0003-9950
DOI:10.1001/archopht.1989.01070020457055