# Multitasking Medical Instruments The A.M. Surgical Stratos Streamlines Carpal Tunnel Operations By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/am-surgical-stratos References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/stratos-endoscopic-carpal-tunnel-release-system-by-carbon-design-group/) & [carbondesign](http://www.carbondesign.com/projects/stratos) The A.M. Surgical Stratos is an innovative answer to the problem of a very common type of wrist surgery. The current process for alleviating patients' pain is itself painstaking for the surgeon, requiring multiple tools and reentries beneath the skin. Carbon Design Group has come up with a cutting-edge device that requires just a [single insertion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/injection-simulator) and offers the capabilities of three [surgical utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergomatically-shaped-scissors-ergomatically-shaped-scissors-with-a-bat-desi) in one. The doctor is able to shift between the use of a scope, a blade and a scraper by simply flipping a switch with his engaged hand. The A.M. Surgical Stratos has been effectively designed for the efficient relief of [carpal tunnel syndrome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-technologies) with the major side benefit of treating physician's hands well too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multitasking Medical Instruments:** The A.M. Surgical Stratos combines the functions of three surgical utensils in one, streamlining operations and reducing the need for multiple tools. - **Single Insertion Devices:** The A.M. Surgical Stratos's single insertion design eliminates the need for multiple reentries beneath the skin, enhancing efficiency and reducing surgical time. - **Physician-friendly Instruments:** The A.M. Surgical Stratos benefits surgeons by treating their hands well and reducing strain during carpal tunnel operations, paving the way for more ergonomic medical devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Devices:** The A.M. Surgical Stratos represents the potential for disruptive innovation in the medical devices industry through its multifunctional design and improved user experience for surgeons. - **Orthopedics:** The A.M. Surgical Stratos has the potential to revolutionize carpal tunnel surgery in the orthopedics industry by simplifying the procedure and reducing complications. - **Surgical Tools:** The A.M. Surgical Stratos highlights the possibility for disruptive innovation in the surgical tools industry, showcasing a new approach to combining different functions into a single instrument. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Folding Surgical Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-tools.md) - [Recovery-Optimizing Medical Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lung-resection-surgery.md) - [Four-Armed Surgical Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourarmed-surgical-robots.md) - [High-Performance Medical Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-medical-tools.md) - [Cutting-Edge Portable X-Ray Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray.md) - [Robotic AI Surgeons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woxsen-university.md) - [Advanced Modular Multi-Tool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-shears.md) - [Ultrasonic Precision Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c200.md) - [Pediatric Surgery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-system.md)