Volkmann rake retractor
Handheld retractor with several sharp or blunt prongs (2 to 6) mounted on a ring handle.
How it is used
Retraction of skin, subcutaneous tissue and muscle in superficial incisions across general, orthopedic and plastic surgery.
Clinical tip
The sharp-pronged version grips better but risks puncturing gloves; the blunt version is preferred near superficial nerves or vessels.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-25.
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