What instruments are used in open carpal tunnel release?

The following instruments are commonly used in an open carpal tunnel release surgery:

Scalpel: A sharp surgical blade used to make the initial incision in the skin over the carpal tunnel.

Haeostat: A surgical clamp used to control bleeding during the surgery by temporarily clamping blood vessels.

Scissors: Surgical scissors, such as Metzenbaum scissors, are used to dissect and separate tissues during the procedure.

Hemostat: A surgical clamp used to hold and pinch tissues or blood vessels, providing additional control over bleeding.

Retractor: A surgical instrument used to hold tissues and muscles apart, providing better visibility of the surgical site.

Surgical forceps: This includes various types of forceps, such as tissue forceps and artery forceps, used for grasping and manipulating tissues or vessels during the surgery.

Tenosynovectomy scissors: Specialized narrow-bladed scissors designed for precise dissection and removal of the transverse carpal ligament, providing relief to the compressed median nerve.

Suture needles: Specially designed sharp needles used to hold the skin closed as well as sew any other repaired tissues during the surgery.

Suture: Surgical thread used to stitch and connect tissues together at the end of the procedure.

The exact selection of instruments used may vary slightly depending on the surgeon's preferences and techniques.