What is a cervical retractor?

The Caspar Cervical Retractor System was developed over 20 years ago with Dr. Caspar. It is used for soft tissue retraction in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures. The CCR System offers a complete blade range in various sizes and designs to fit the technique of the surgeon.

What is a retractor system?

A retractor is any instrument that moves or holds tissue so a surgeon can reach a particular area. The tubular retractor is valuable because it moves aside the folds and delicate tissues of the brain with less risk of damage than other surgical methods – it displaces the tissue instead of cutting through it.

What is a Cloward retractor?

The Cloward Self Retaining Retractor (Hinged) comes with blunt blades to retract delicate tissues with ease. Secures and retracts organs, fibrous sheaths as well as tissue and skin for better access. Moreover, the forceps have smooth edges that prevent inadvertent soft tissue damage.

What muscles do cervical protraction?

Strengthening muscles that cause neck retraction:

• Lower cervical extensors: splenius cervicis, semispinalis cervicis, longissimus cervicis.
• Upper cervical (capital) flexors: longus capitis, Rectus capitis anterior, Suprahyoid muscles.

What is cervical system?

The cervical spine’s major functions include supporting and cushioning loads to the head/neck while allowing for rotation, and protecting the spinal cord extending from the brain. The cervical spine is the most superior portion of the vertebral column, lying between the cranium and the thoracic vertebrae.

What is the use of retractor?

Retractors are used to hold an incision or wound open while a surgeon works. The retractor could also be used to hold tissues or organs out of the way during a surgery. Self-retaining retractors allow hands free operation during a surgery.

What is Langenbeck retractor?

Langenbeck Retractor is a very popular surgical device that allows surgeons to pull back soft tissues and incision or wound edges during a wide range of general surgeries.

What is Sternocleidomastoid syndrome?

An acute or chronic condition of neck stiffness with decreased mobility (especially rotation), sometimes followed by aches and pains in neck and/or pains in body areas distant from the neck (eyes, temples, throat, ears, nose, shoulders…), nausea, tinnitus, vertigo, torticollis.

Is it bad to bend your neck backwards?

Tip. Stretching your neck has it’s benefits, but rolling it backward can pinch blood vessels and nerves and increase pressure on your discs.

What body part is cervical?

The cervical is the upper part of the spine, made up of seven vertebrae (bones). The thoracic is the center portion of the spine, consisting of 12 vertebrae. The lower portion of the spine is called the lumbar spine. It is usually made up of five vertebrae, however, some people may have six lumbar vertebrae.

When to use the anterior cervical discectomy retractor system?

The Anterior Cervical Discectomy fusion retractor system is commonly used in cervical spine and cervical distraction procedures. These procedures are performed to relieve neck, arm,a nd hand pain due to herniated discs and/or bone spurs that impact the nerves and cause compression of the spinal cord.

Is the Millennium cervical fusion retractor system color coded?

Blades are color-coded for easy identification and are radio opaque, allowing for excellent interoperative imaging. Available as a set, with or without accessories. Choose only the blades and parts you require. Complete set includes distraction instruments and modular case.

What are the different types of spine retractors?

Spine Retractors 1 Clear-Line Complete Retractor Set. 2 Clear-Line Compact Retractor Set. 3 Clear-Line TL Retractor Set. 4 Clear-Line LS Retractor Sets. 5 Deep Gelpi Retractors. 6 (more items)

How are the blades attached to the retractor?

Blades attach to retractor frames with a simple mechanism and move freely for exact placement. Blades are released from the retractor body with the press of a button on the retractor arm. Longitudinal and Transverse ratcheting retractor bodies for excellent exposure and a low profile.