Obsidian scalpels older than 2100 BC have been found in a Bronze Age settlement in Turkey. Skulls from the same … See more

In the palmar grip, also called the "dinner knife" grip, the handle is held with the second through fourth fingers and secured along the base of the thumb, with the index finger extended along the top rear of the blade and t… See more

Surgical scalpels consist of two parts, a blade and a handle. The handles are often reusable, with the blades being replaceable. In medical applications, each blade is only used once (sometimes just for a single, s… See more

Rising awareness of the dangers of sharps in a medical environment around the beginning of the 21st century led to the development of various methods of protecting healthcare workers from accidental … See more

• Laser scalpel – Medical use of laser to cut tissues
• Medical device – Device to be used for medical purposes
• The Lancet – Peer-reviewed general medical journal… See more