title: Adjustable microforceps.
abstract: The commonly used microforceps have a much greater opening distance and spring resistance than needed. A piece of plastic ring or rubber band can be used to adjust the opening distance and reduce most of the spring resistance, making the user feel more comfortable and less fatigued.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Southern California School of Medicine and Orthopaedic Hospital, Los Angeles 90033.
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Bao
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation; D013525:Surgical Instruments