The scalpel is mainly used to cut and separate tissue. It can be selected according to different surgical requirements. There are four kinds of correct operation methods:

1. Bow-holding style:

It is the most commonly used sword-holding method, with a wide and flexible range of motion, which involves the entire upper limb, mainly on the wrist. For long skin incisions and incisions of the rectus abdominis sheath.

2. Pen-holding style: 

Gentle force, flexible and accurate operation, easy to control the movement of the knife, its movement and strength mainly in the fingers.Used for short incisions and fine surgery, such as dissecting blood vessels, nerves and incision of the peritoneum.

3. Grip type:

Hold the handle with all hands, and pinch the handle with the thumb and the index finger. This method is relatively stable. The main force of operation is the shoulder joint. It is used for cutting a wide range, strong tissue, and strong incision. Such as amputations, tendon incisions, longer skin incisions, etc.

4. Anti-picking style:

It is a conversion form of writing style. The blade is lifted up to avoid damaging the deep tissue. During operation, pierce the finger first. It is used for incision of abscesses, puncture of cavity organs such as blood vessels or common bile ducts, cutting off tissues of clamps, and expanding skin incisions.I think this is comprehensive enough, if you have any questions about other devices, you can also ask.

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