Cranial Plates and Screws

Close-up Picture of Instrument

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 Picture of Raney Clip

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  • Cranial plates and screws are used to replace the bone flap at the end of the craniotomy.
  • The above picture displays a straight plate and a small and large disc plate, often used to cover burr hole defects.
  • The implants are titanium.
  • The screws are manually self-drilling, not requiring a power drill.
  • It is necessary to record the number of plates and screws used to the circulating nurse for documentation.