Swan Neck Gouge

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.

9-1/2" (24.0 cm) Hibbs Osteotome is made for use in neurosurgical procedures that require scraping or chiseling through bone. This osteotome features a thick handle for ease in gripping and maneuverability. The handle narrows into a slim neck which widens out again into a chisel type blade. Additionally the blade features a slight curvature increasing its ability to be used to strip or scrape away layers of bone and tissue. This instrument is available in ten sizes ranging from 6.0 mm to 38.0 mm and in either a curved or straight profile allowing it to be useful in a variety of patient scenarios and surgeon preferences.

8" (20.0 cm) Smith Peterson Osteotome is an ideal instrument for use in neurosurgical and other procedures that require manipulation of bone. This osteotome features a smooth barrel shaped handle that is easy to grip. Additionally it features a wide, flat handle end that can be struck with a hammer or mallet to drive the chisel shaped end with increased force. This instrument can be used to cut, scrape or shave bone to increase access to the surgical field or simply for reshaping. This osteotome is available seven sizes ranging from 6.0 mm to 32.0 mm and in either a straight or curved profile making it useful in a wide range of surgical procedures including craniotomies.

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.