diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/surgery_tools.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/surgery_tools.dm
index f252c6371a1..65a0b6dd33a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/surgery_tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/surgery_tools.dm
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
  */
 /obj/item/surgery/retractor
 	name = "retractor"
-	desc = "Retracts stuff."
+	desc = "A surgical instrument which allows careful opening of incisions to reach inside someone."
 	icon_state = "retractor"
 	item_state = "retractor"
 	matter = list(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 10000, MATERIAL_GLASS = 5000)
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
  */
 /obj/item/surgery/hemostat
 	name = "hemostat"
-	desc = "You think you have seen this before."
+	desc = "Primarily utilized to control initial incision bleeding, this instrument allows for careful removal of objects inside someone."
 	icon_state = "hemostat"
 	item_state = "hemostat"
 	matter = list(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 5000, MATERIAL_GLASS = 2500)
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
  */
 /obj/item/surgery/cautery
 	name = "cautery"
-	desc = "This stops bleeding."
+	desc = "A specialized surgical tool which applies just enough heat to safely close surgical incisions, when used correctly at least."
 	icon_state = "cautery"
 	item_state = "cautery"
 	matter = list(DEFAULT_WALL_MATERIAL = 5000, MATERIAL_GLASS = 2500)
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
  */
 /obj/item/surgery/surgicaldrill
 	name = "surgical drill"
-	desc = "You can drill using this item. You dig?"
+	desc = "A drill specialized for surgical use, capable of creating surgical cavities and safely breaching through Vaurcae carapace for initial incisions."
 	icon_state = "drill"
 	item_state = "drill"
 	hitsound = /decl/sound_category/drillhit_sound
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
  */
 /obj/item/surgery/scalpel
 	name = "scalpel"
-	desc = "Cut, cut, and once more cut."
+	desc = "A metallic scalpel with long-lasting edge. Used in a variety of surgical situations from incisions, to transplants, and to debridements."
 	icon_state = "scalpel"
 	item_state = "scalpel"
 	flags = CONDUCT
@@ -105,20 +105,20 @@
  */
 /obj/item/surgery/scalpel/laser1
 	name = "laser scalpel"
-	desc = "A scalpel augmented with a directed laser, for more precise cutting without blood entering the field.  This one looks basic and could be improved."
+	desc = "A scalpel augmented with a directed laser, for more precise cutting without blood entering the field. This one looks basic and could be improved."
 	icon_state = "scalpel_laser1"
 	damtype = "fire"
 
 /obj/item/surgery/scalpel/laser2
 	name = "laser scalpel"
-	desc = "A scalpel augmented with a directed laser, for more precise cutting without blood entering the field.  This one looks somewhat advanced."
+	desc = "A scalpel augmented with a directed laser, for more precise cutting without blood entering the field. This one looks somewhat advanced."
 	icon_state = "scalpel_laser2"
 	damtype = "fire"
 	force = 12.0
 
 /obj/item/surgery/scalpel/laser3
 	name = "laser scalpel"
-	desc = "A scalpel augmented with a directed laser, for more precise cutting without blood entering the field.  This one looks to be the pinnacle of precision energy cutlery!"
+	desc = "A scalpel augmented with a directed laser, for more precise cutting without blood entering the field. This one looks to be the pinnacle of precision energy cutlery!"
 	icon_state = "scalpel_laser3"
 	damtype = "fire"
 	force = 15.0
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@
  */
 /obj/item/surgery/circular_saw
 	name = "circular saw"
-	desc = "For heavy duty cutting."
+	desc = "A circular bone saw specialized for cutting through bones, amputations, and even hardsuits if required."
 	icon_state = "saw"
 	item_state = "saw"
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/saw/circsawhit.ogg'
@@ -155,6 +155,7 @@
 //misc, formerly from code/defines/weapons.dm
 /obj/item/surgery/bonegel
 	name = "bone gel"
+	desc = "A highly specialized gel which promotes fast bone healing."
 	icon_state = "bone-gel"
 	item_state = "bone-gel"
 	force = 0
@@ -164,6 +165,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/surgery/FixOVein
 	name = "FixOVein"
+	desc = "A specialized surgical instrument capable of quickly and safely healing torn veins and arteries, being capable of repairing torn ligaments as well."
 	icon_state = "fixovein"
 	item_state = "fixovein"
 	force = 0
@@ -175,6 +177,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/surgery/bonesetter
 	name = "bone setter"
+	desc = "A surgical tool designed to firmly set damaged bones back together for proper healing."
 	icon_state = "bonesetter"
 	item_state = "bonesetter"
 	force = 8.0
diff --git a/html/changelogs/surgery_tool_desc.yml b/html/changelogs/surgery_tool_desc.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..4c62d6c02e3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/surgery_tool_desc.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+author: Vrow
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Fixed missing descriptions for the bone gel, FixOVein, and bone setter."
+  - tweak: "Adjusted descriptions for the bone saw, scalpel, surgical drill, cautery, hemostat, and retractor to be less non-sensical."
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