Which type of retractor is used in spinal surgery?
a. Bayonet
b. Penfield #4
c. Kerrison
d. Beckman
ANS: D
The scrub person can prepare for spinal surgery by providing medium to large self-retaining retractors in pairs because a matching pair will be used in the cephalad and caudad margins. Some surgeons prefer an angled or jointed Weitlaner or Beckman style.
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