@corycalendinemd: Are Scalpels Really Sharp? 🔪 Evolution of Surgical Precision: Scalpels - From ancient obsidian blades to modern ceramic-coated instruments, surgical #scalpels remain the cornerstone of medical precision. Today's scalpels combine centuries of innovation with cutting-edge materials science, featuring interchangeable blades that revolutionized surgical practice since Morgan Parker's 1915 design. Modern surgical blades come in specialized shapes for different procedures - from the versatile #15 blade for delicate work to the larger #10 for major incisions. Each blade is precisely engineered with medical-grade steel (or advanced ceramics), ensuring sharpness and sterility. Key features of modern surgical scalpels: - Disposable blades for optimal sterility - Ergonomic handles reducing surgeon fatigue - High-carbon stainless steel construction - Various blade profiles for specialized procedures - Precision-engineered cutting edges Sharpest blades available? No, but carefully engineered for surgical precision in the operating room. #surgicalinstruments #scalpelblade . What materials were used for some of the earliest surgical blades? #SurgicalInstruments
I also heard they aren’t as sharp because they are basically a disposable tool, so they have to balance control and sharpness with cost and ease to mass produce
2025-01-07 04:49:06
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Delaney Larsen :
paper cuts ate the worst
2025-01-07 03:42:25
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Jonah :
Water if it’s pressurized enough Is technically sharper.
2025-05-04 03:58:54
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RTHB98 :
Seurgons also use obsidian for scalpels and is more sharper than any steel blade.
2025-01-07 08:56:47
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UR丨ShadowOwl :
yes obsidian blade is more sharp
2025-01-07 08:29:08
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Lukas :
Someone said obsidian can split atoms, no, it can’t, nor molecules. It can however split cells as opposed to kinda “crushing” them to make incisions
2025-01-09 19:47:52
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alex :
i thought they use obsidian
2025-01-06 23:16:07
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havefuntrackingme :
We all know that Valyrian Steel is the sharpest metal.
2025-03-26 16:14:47
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MellyYelly :
they don't use obsidian, I believe sapphire scalpels are used for very fine surgical applications though
2025-01-07 21:58:09
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Michael Dixon :
Obsidian is what they use in the Eye. It’s way sharper than an scaple.
2025-01-07 01:04:16
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Ishii :
Once you get cauliflower ear drained with a scalpel you relize they ain't that sharp. It tugged on my ear the whole time. I was expecting it to just be a smooth cut but it was uncomfortable af
2025-01-07 07:59:02
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McMewtwo :
If I remember correctly surgical scalpels are designed to cut a certain way too
2025-01-08 05:27:36
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Our South Africa🇿🇦 :
I had an eye surgery and they used Obsidian, trust me it's pretty sharp
2025-01-07 09:37:39
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Jeanswecantfindanymore :
I dropped a scalpel In my thigh ouch it took 2 weeks to heal I worked in the printing industry and I only just changed the blade surgical grade fully felt like I got kicked in the thigh
2025-02-22 14:30:39
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jack5813 :
so your saying it's 🎵NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHEAD🎵?
2025-01-07 15:30:22
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za.y.o :
So what’s the sharpest in medicine
2025-01-07 21:59:18
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Joseph Joestar :
I saw a vid of how sharp obsidian really is💀
2025-01-07 03:19:05
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Lumi :
I’m guessing a well made obsidian blade?
2025-01-08 21:49:37
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Ricky1929666 :
it's just properly sharpened and they are sharp but like every knife it needs maintaining
2025-01-12 22:22:14
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Stevey steve :
What's a lie? you forgot to say the first bit...
2025-01-28 22:34:09
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Alicia Ramsdell :
can you please do a video explaining Keloid scars?
2025-01-06 23:10:36
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Uamee_40k :
Isn’t it slightly better to make a jagged insiscion
2025-01-07 07:56:27
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crisanto :
thank you
2025-01-07 11:53:18
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memeandmilitary :
It's sharp really. It goes through skin and muscle like a knife goes through butter
2025-01-08 06:07:55
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Sweetnpatient :
The comments section blowing up about obsidian 😂
2025-01-08 01:53:50
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