Instruments Used in the UWA Student Podiatry Clinic

A set of vocabulary flashcards related to the instruments used in podiatry, featuring definitions for each term.

Scalpel Handle

A handle designed to hold a scalpel blade for surgical incisions.

Nail Nipper

A double action instrument used for trimming toenails.

Rasp

A coarse tool used for smoothing materials, typically used in podiatry.

Curette

A surgical instrument used for scraping tissue or debris from a surface.

Forceps

An instrument used to grasp and hold objects, known in several types (e.g., Adson Forceps, Spencer Wells Forceps).

Sponge Holder

An instrument used for holding sponges during surgical procedures.

Haemostat Mosquito Forceps

A type of forceps used to control bleeding by clamping blood vessels.

Tourniquet

A device used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity to limit blood flow.

Sterile Dressing Pack

A set of sterile equipment and supplies used for dressing a wound.

Syringe - Aspirating

A syringe designed for aspiration, typically used in conjunction with a cartridge.