Dean Rongeur

jaws 2.0 mm wide, 5-1/2" (14.0 cm) Kleinert-Kutz Synovectomy Rongeur is a specialized instrument made for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically it is designed for use in synovectomies which are procedures in which there is a partial or total remove of the synovial membrane from a joint. These rongeurs feature rounded handles as well as spring action that allows them to be comfortable to grip as well as effective and precise in their handling. Additionally the jaws are 2.0 mm wide making them effective at comfortable gripping and maintaining hold of the synovium and are available either curved or slightly curved to conform to the shape of the tissue without causing damage.

straight jaws on curved handles, jaws 3.0 mm wide, 7-1/2" (19.0 cm)Jeurs-Lempert Ronguer is a multiple purpose instrument that can be used in a number of different surgical procedures in which it is necessary to handle or move bone in some way. These rongeurs feature curved spring handles that allows this instrument to have the necessary contour for use in the body. Additionally the straight jaws allow for them to reach deeply into particular areas where bones are located. This instrument can be used gently to handle bone and with more force and pressure for cutting and reshaping of bone or bony tissue areas in a number of orthopedic surgeries.

Echlin Duckbill Laminectomy Rongeur is an instrument ideally suited for use in orthopedic neurosurgical procedures. It is specifically designed for used in procedure involving the spinal cord and its vertebrae. In a laminectomy the vertebral arch is removed by clipping it on either side and freeing that segment of the individual vertebrae. This rongeur features a duckbill profile that allows it to comfortably access the vertebral laminae and clip them without causing damage to the surrounding tissue areas. Additionally this instrument is available in three sized jaws 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 mm by 10.0 mm.

double-action, fully curved, 9" (23.0 cm)Leksell Bone Rongeur is a multi-purpose instrument ideally suited for use in orthopedic procedures of the bone. This instrument is double-action and is slightly curved which allows the jaws to remain in alignment with the bony area it is being used upon while keeping the handle effectively out of the plane of surgery. Also the jaws are slightly scoop shaped which gives this instrument a unique way in which it can cut and reshape bone. It is available in six different jaws widths ranging from 3.0 – 8.0 mm in 1 mm increments making it well suited for any particular procedures or maneuver.