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Surgical hooks designed to temporarily secure tendons by catching and/or pulling them during dissection, excision, and/or to perform other surgical procedures with minimal trauma. These surgical hooks are usually handheld manual stainless steel instruments and are either slightly curved or have a 90-degree angle at the working end and a blunt or sharp tip; the hooks typically include a handle at the proximal end. Tendon surgical hooks usually have a probe tip and have smooth finish, durability and flexibility. Wide tendon hooks with four prongs are also available. They are used during surgical procedures such as tenotomy.
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