Instrument guide › Retracting & exposing
Hohmann retractor
Also called: Ho, Skinny Ho, Fat Ho, Blunt Ho, Sharp Ho
What it is used for
Levers against bone to retract soft tissue from operative site
Category
Learn to name it on sight
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Names vary by facility, manufacturer, and surgeon. Your facility’s instrument sets and the surgeon’s preference card are the reference; this is a study aid.