Liston knife: Uses in amputation Surgery 2021

 

An excellent surgical instrument used in surgical amputation

The Liston Knife was named after a Scottish surgeon “Robert Liston”. The knife is crafted from high-quality stainless metal. The overall instrument was modified after the American Civil War. The changes reflect the need for amputation surgeries.

This knife features amputation blades and generally known for its down curving design in the 1840s. But later on, the design was changed into a straight design. This modified design is closely related to “Liston European Style”.

Since the American Civil War had greatly impacted the slender blade style. This specific design proved to be more helpful in amputation tasks. Previously, the handle also comes in a much bigger design. But, later on, it was also modified into optimal length.

Uses of Liston knife

The Liston Amputation Knives are incredible surgical instruments created to aid with amputation-requiring procedures. These knives are well adapted for amputation operations in which skin, fat, and bone need to be sliced through.


Liston knife

The less damage to the surrounding areas, the smoother the break into these tissue layers. They have multiple sizes, such as a knife in the length of 6 3/4" blade and 8" blade. It has a rounded handle that enables the manual function. It is available in different sizes to make them ideal for multiple body areas.

The body of the instrument is made of 100% medical-grade stainless steel. This metal keeps it lightweight and rustproof. Low maintenance is required due to having high tensile strength and resistance against environmental changes. It is a reusable tool that can be cleaned and sterilized easily.

Why Listen Knife Important for Amputation?

You know amazing extensions of our body parts allow us to feel, touch, or to manipulate the environment. It provides us with valuable propulsion. These invaluable capabilities allow us to move freely globally. So, the word “Limb” denotes to magnificent structure in our body parts.

Loss of limb forever changed our lifestyle, our move, work, play, and even feelings. The person who lost a limb faces psychological, physical, and emotional challenges. 


But, removal of a limb due to any trauma or infection may improve his/her lifestyle. It may help in surviving with great opportunities. There are many options for replacement surgeries. In all such cases, this knife plays a vital role in cutting the limb.

It comes in multiple variations. Here are some important variations are given below:

  • Liston Amputation Knife 6 3/4" Blade
  • Liston Amputation Knife 8" Blade

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this instrument suitable for both human

and veterinary use?

Yes, this versatile instrument is ideal for both human and veterinary use. Our instruments fulfill all the surgical needs of the veterinary and human. All instruments are specifically crafted according to the need of the surgery. Our wide range of instruments is the best fit for the surgery kit either it is for human use or veterinary.

What type of material you used?

Our instruments are crafted from German surgical stainless material. Low maintenance is required due to having high tensile strength and resistance against environmental changes. The stainless body renders the surface inert to many chemical reactions, thus giving a phenomenal built-in corrosion resistance, specifically in the internal human body environment.


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