| 摘要 |
<p>Systems and methods for manipulation and stabilization of tissue and other structures during surgical and other specialized procedures. Components of the systems of this invention are widely applicable in both veterinary and human medicine, including procedures involving small or delicate structures or tissues requiring precise manipulation or stabilization, procedures requiring substantial retractive forces without causing tissue damage and procedures that benefit from exoskeletal retraction. Fixation components, which couple dynamic components and retraction or positioning components to base components, are easily adjustable, allowing manipulation of the system with one hand. Length and orientation of retraction or positioning components is also easily adjustable in several ways. Systems provide force appropriate for use in surgical procedures affecting delicate or small tissues or structures and provides atraumatic engagement, so that damage to tissues or structures is minimized, while adequate force is supplied and fine manipulation of the components is permitted.</p> |
