Bi-Color Ceramic Cut Medium Kerrison Rongeur

undefined Ceramic Cut Micro Kerrison Detachable Rongeurs feature a swing style shaft which opens up to allow easy cleaning of the shaft interior. Once the thumb release lever above the handle is depressed, the top portion of the cutting shaft unlocks and is able to be swung open, though it remains hinged. This prevents the risk of loss through separate parts. This model also features a black ceramic surface treatment which provides unparalleled hardness and durability. The black ceramic coating is designed to reduce the friction between metal surfaces, providing surgeons with a smooth, steady gliding action and a longer-lasting rongeur. The dark finish also reduces glare under operating room lights. The rongeur is a specialized instrument ideally suited for use in laminectomy procedures. It features small handles and thin footplate and is 40 degrees up which allows it to comfortably maneuver in the narrow spaces in and around the vertebral column. Laminectomies are performed for a number of reasons.

undefined Micro Kerrison Rongeur is a uniquely designed instrument that can be used in a variety of orthopedic surgeries, particularly laminectomies. This style is the most widely used style for lumbar and cervical procedures, featuring the smaller width and length handles, a thin footplate and the smaller 9.0 mm bite opening. This popular pattern is available in all 4 cutting angles and various working lengths and bite sizes. The regular footplate style is also available in this rongeur, with catalog numbers ending in 'R'.

thin footplates, small handles, black ceramic coat Ceramic Cut Micro Kerrison Ejector Rongeur is ideally suited for use in neurosurgical orthopedic procedures. It is specifically designed for use in laminectomies in which a portion of the vertebral arch is removed posteriorly. This allows for increased access to the spinal cord and allow for increased visualization of surgical field. This rongeur is available in two lengths 7" and 8" and a variety of angles and bite widths making it suitable for almost any patient need or surgeon preference.

8" (20.3 cm)Ferris-Smith Kerrison Rongeur is a unique instrument designed for use in spinal surgeries. It is specifically crafted for use in removal of the posterior arch of the vertebrae by cutting through the laminae. It could also be used for hemi-laminectomy procedures. A variety of spinal procedures can benefit from such instrumentation because it allows for increased access and visualization of a particular segment of the spinal cord or can simply be used to alleviate pressure on the cord. Additionally these ronguers are available at 90 degrees up or down or 40 degrees up or down with a 5.0 mm and 3.0 mm bite respectively.