Hibbs Osteotome

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.

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.

8-1/2" (22.0 cm) McCulloch Hockey Stick Chisel is a specialized instrument made for use in orthopedic spinal procedures. It is specifically used in procedures of the spine such as vertebral osteotomy and is particularly well suited with its slim handle and elongated, flattened profile. The angle at the end prevents the tip of the chisel from pierces and causing injury to the spinal cord during surgery. This instrument is available in either a right or left curve making it a versatile tool that fits any patient scenario and satisfies any surgeon preference.

9" (23.0 cm) Swan Neck Gouge is an instrument designed for gouging or removing particular sections of bone. Additionally it can also be used as a chisel with increased force applied to it to split bone or to scoop out segments to increase access to the center. A unique feature of this particular gouge is the swan shaped curvature that allows it to access difficult to reach areas without obscuring the surgical field and keeping the handle out the plane of surgery.