Blunt Penfield elevator

What does "Blunt Penfield elevator" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A Blunt Penfield elevator is a medical tool used by doctors during surgery. It's a small, handheld instrument with a flat, rounded end. This tool is used to gently move or hold back tissues and organs in the body during an operation, allowing the surgeon to better see and access the area they are working on. It's called "blunt" because unlike some surgical tools, it doesn't have a sharp edge.

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