Tenotomy scissors are surgical scissors used to perform delicate surgery. They can be straight or curved, and blunt or sharp, depending upon necessity. This equipment can be used in many surgical specialties, in particular delicate operations in ophthalmic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, or in neurosurgery.

What is a tenotomy scissors used for?

Tenotomy scissors have characteristically long handles and small, sharp blades with sharp or blunt wedge-shaped tips. They are used for dissection and cutting. The long handles provide the surgeon with a firm grip and control while operating in narrow areas.

What are surgical scissors called?

Often they are called suture scissors or material scissors.