Smith-Petersen Gouge

9-1/2" (24.0 cm) Hibbs Gouge is uniquely suited for use in surgical procedures that require splitting or scraping bone. This gouge features a strong and sturdy handle for a secure and strong grip to reduce slippage when extra force is applied via a mallet. Additionally the chisel end features a curve making it well suited to the contour of bone and reducing splintering making it a more effective cutting tool. This instrument is available in both a straight or curved profile and in a ten different widths making it highly customizable and suitable for almost any neurosurgical procedures.

w/ out calibration lines, 9" (23.0 cm)Lambotte Osteotome is specifically designed for uses such a bone cutting. This instrument is a flat metal piece that tapers on one end and is slightly curved out of the plane of the handle. Osteotomes have the added benefit of being operated manually and thus the pressure can be adjusted readily as cuts are created and continued through bone. Additionally this osteotome does not have calibration lines. It is available in a vast array of sizes ranging form 4.0 mm to 50 mm and in either a straight or curved profile making them well suited for a wide array of surgical scenarios and surgeon preferences.

straight, 8" (20.0 cm) Stille Pattern Gouge is uniquely suited for use in neurosurgical procedures that require cutting and prepping bone. This instrument features a handle that narrows to a slim neck and again widens again to create a funnel type blade. This gouge is prefect for scraping or scooping bone or even in creating holes in the bone itself. The curvature of the blade makes it well contoured to bone and facilitates the cutting process. Additionally this instrument is available six widths: 8.0 mm, 10.0 mm, 12.0 mm, 15.0 mm, 20.0 mm and 25.0 mm making it highly versatile and useful in a wide variety of surgical scenarios.

w/ calibration lines, 7-1/4" (18.4 cm)Lambotte Osteotome is designed for use in neurosurgical procedures that require manipulation of bone. This instrument is designed to be used manually to cut through bone. It offers many advantages over drills or mechanical tools such as increased sensitivity to adjust the level of force. Additionally this osteotome has the added benefit of featuring calibration lines. This osteotome is available in twelve widths in a straight profile as well as two widths in a curve profile. A full set of ten featuring straight and curved profiles is also available.