Smith-Petersen Gouge

hexagonal handle, 9-1/2" (24.1 cm) Cobb Spinal Gouge is a specially crafted instrument for use in spinal surgeries. This instrument features a solidly designed hexagonal handle which gives adequate area for gripping. The gouge is designed to be used in the close spaces of the vertebral canal and other areas encountered in spinal surgery to make holes or to scrape away at bone. It is available in four different styles: straight, medium curve, strong curve and reverse curve making it well suited for a vast array of surgical scenarios and satisfy any surgeon preference.

w/ sterilizable (up to 143 degrees c) plastic handle Lexer Chisel is crafted for use in surgical procedures that require chipping away or splitting bone or more general scraping maneuvers. This gouge features a large plastic handle that is easy to grip. Additionally this handle is sterilizable up to 143 degrees c making it well suited for use in multiple surgical procedures without the concern of contamination or infection. This instrument features a long slim neck that flares out into a flat wide blade perfect for scraping action along bone and also in actual cutting of bone. It is available in a wide variety of widths and two different lengths: 18 cm and 22 cm to accommodate a variety of surgical scenarios and surgeon preferences.

8-1/2" (22.0 cm) McCulloch Osteotome is an instrument very similar to a bone chisel. This osteotome can be used in many different neurosurgical and orthopedic type surgical interventions that require manipulation of bone. It features a slim handle and a further flattened body that ends in a chisel type point that allows for scooping or scraping of the bone for a variety of reasons including increasing access and visualization to the surgical field. Additionally this osteotome is available in either 4.0 mm width or 6.0 mm width making it suitable for a vast array of surgical procedures.

straight, 6-1/4" (16.0 cm) US Army Pattern Gouge is a specialized instrument designed for removal of specific segments of bone. This gouge is designed similarly to a chisel but the blade portion features a curvature to it allowing it to be used to scoop up segments. The opposite end of this gouge has a rounded, flat end that can be used with a mallet to increase the driving force to effectively pierce through bone. This gouge is available in three sizes 6.0 mm, 12.0 mm and 18.0 mm making them well suited for larger bones in the spinal surgery and smaller ones for more delicate work on the skull.