🔪 Truth: you likely have razors or kitchen cutlery sharper than the scalpel used in your surgery 😳 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. . 👇 Sharpest blade you’ve ever used? What materials were used for some of the earliest surgical blades? #SurgicalInstruments . . 🎥 credits @seethemedlife @clinic360