Balling Guns:

A balling gun, also known as a balling tool or balling instrument, is a medical device used in various surgical procedures, particularly in:

1.⁠ ⁠Ophthalmology (eye surgery)
2.⁠ ⁠ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgery
3.⁠ ⁠Neurosurgery
4.⁠ ⁠Orthopedic surgery

A balling gun serves several purposes:

Functions:

1.⁠ ⁠Tissue manipulation: To gently grasp, manipulate, and retract tissue.
2.⁠ ⁠Hemostasis: To control bleeding by applying pressure or cauterizing small blood vessels.
3.⁠ ⁠Dissection: To carefully separate tissue layers.

Design:

A typical balling gun consists of:

1.⁠ ⁠A handle
2.⁠ ⁠A shaft
3.⁠ ⁠A ball-shaped or curved tip (various sizes)

Types:

1.⁠ ⁠Disposable balling guns
2.⁠ ⁠Reusable balling guns (stainless steel or titanium)
3.⁠ ⁠Electric/battery-powered balling guns (for cauterization)

Uses:

1.⁠ ⁠Removing cataracts
2.⁠ ⁠Repairing retinal detachments
3.⁠ ⁠Performing sinus surgery
4.⁠ ⁠Removing tumors or cysts
5.⁠ ⁠Repairing bone fractures

Benefits:

1.⁠ ⁠Precise tissue manipulation
2.⁠ ⁠Reduced bleeding
3.⁠ ⁠Minimized tissue trauma
4.⁠ ⁠Improved surgical outcomes