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Kidney stones (also known as renal calculi, nephrolithiasis, or urolithiasis) are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form within the kidneys. Kidney stones can be caused by a variety of factors, including diet, excess body weight, certain medical conditions, and certain supplement … Read more

A heavy-duty forceps for removing small pieces of bone or tough tissue. Rongeurs have a strong, pointed jaw, similar to pliers. Rongeurs are used to gnaw holes in bones during surgery. The rongeur’s scoop-shaped tip is used to gouge the bone. This could be neurosurgery, in which a porti … Read more

Surgeons, in particular, require a wide range of tools to carry out their duties. A physician requires many other instruments, usually more than one, to complete a surgery. Forceps and hemostats are two essential tools. Many surgical procedures would be impossible to perform without the … Read more