Bone-holding forceps are known by many names, often reflecting either the surgeon who designed them or their specific function. Common types include Farabeuf, Lane, Kern, Lowman (Lambert-Lowman), Fergusson, Bishop, and Dingman forceps. These instruments are used in orthopedic surgery to grasp, reduce, and stabilize bone fragments. Variations include reduction forceps, plate-holding forceps, and bone fragment clamps.
