Surgical Precision and Hand Health: Balancing Sensitivity with Maximum Protection The Surgeon's Dilemma: Tactile vs. Tough
In the operating room, the thickness of a glove is a double-edged sword. A thicker glove provides better protection against needle sticks and bone fragments, but it can dull the surgeon's tactile sensitivity, potentially impacting the precision of delicate movements in neurosurgery or ophthalmology. To solve this, manufacturers have developed...