Anatomy and Applications of the #15 Scalpel Blade and Its ...

Scalpels have been used to make skin incisions since the advent of &#;modern&#; dermatosurgery. #15 Scalpel blade and #3 handle (Bard-Parker handle) are most frequently used by a dermatosurgeon. Besides the proper equipment, appropriate technique is mandatory to ensure a &#;precise&#; incision. In this article, we discuss about the anatomy, variations, and different uses of the #15 scalpel blade and the ideal method of making a &#;precise&#; skin incision.

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NTRODUCTION

Scalpel is an essential dermatological tool used &#;for making skin incisions, tissue dissections, and a variety of surgical approaches since the onset of &#;modern&#; surgery.&#;

Scalpel blades come in different sizes, identified by a blade number, and each serving a different purpose. These are almost always made of hardened-tempered stainless or high carbon steel.

In dermatology, #15, #10, and #11 are the most commonly used blades, as they produce precise incisions while maintaining cosmesis&#;a paramount consideration to a dermatosurgeon.[1] We present here a review of the #15 blade that is most popularly used worldwide. Structure of the blade is described as follows [Figure 1]:

Figure 1.

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#15 scalpel blade showing its different parts

1. Sharp tip.

2. Cutting edge&#;small and curved.

3. Slot for scalpel handle&#;mostly a nonattached and replaceable blade is used. A key-like slot at the angled projecting base securely locks the blade to the handle by sliding the end of the handle in or out of the slot (&#;arming&#; or &#;disarming&#;), frequently assisted by a stabilizing grasping instrument.

4. Spine of the blade&#;the unsharpened, rigid edge.

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