Specialty orthopedic surgical instruments that are used to treat abnormalities are commonly designed to manipulate bone and associated ligaments, tendons, and other tissues.

Surgical procedures that commonly fall under the umbrella of the orthopedic specialty include:

Hand and wrist
Foot and ankle (podiatry)
Shoulder and elbow
Arthroscopy (total joint restructuring)
Hip and knee procedures
Among the most common speciaty instruments used in orthopedic surgery are:

Hohmann retractors
Meals Tenolysis instruments
Lead and aluminum hand holders and tables
Self-retaining retractor systems
Elevators
Screw drivers and removal systems
Wire and pin instruments