Neuro & Ortho
Smithwick Nerve Hook
Smithwick Nerve Hook is ideally suited for use in neurosurgical procedures that require manipulation and specifically retraction of nerves during procedures. This hook features a medium sized handle suitable for gripping and maneuvering from which extends a narrower neck piece that ends in a rounded hook. This instrument is available in two different lengths 6 ¾" and 8 ¼" making it suitable for a variety of different patients and able to satisfy any surgeon preference.
Smithwick Nerve Hook & Dissector
11-3/4" (30.0 cm) Smithwick Nerve Hook and Dissector is a multi functioning instrument well suited for use in neurosurgical procedures such as spinal surgery or craniotomies. This instrument is double ended and on one end features a nerve hook and on the other a dissector. The nerve hook end features a slightly acute turn that can be used to retract nerves or other delicate tissue during surgery. Additionally the opposing end is equipped with a blunt dissector that can be used in general exploration without causing injury or bruising to surrounding delicate tissue areas.
Soft Tissue Retractor
3 blunt prongs on 21.0 mm blade, 7-1/2" (19.0 cm) Soft Tissue Retractor is a general purpose instrument for use in a wide variety of surgical procedures. It features a flat design with a slight curvature at the handle and neck giving it a slightly angled shape. Additionally the handle is fenestrated and the head features three blunt prongs so it can grasp soft tissue without causing rips or tears. This retractor can be used to pull back from initial incision sites to expose the surgical field or during surgery to further clear access to the site of surgery.
Spurling Ivd Rongeur
4.0 mm x 10.0 mm jaws Schlesinger IVD Rongeur is a unique instrument designed for use in manipulation and handling of intervertebral discs. This can be useful in spinal procedures such as discectomies for treatment of herniated discs or other neurosurgical orthopedic surgeries in which the IVD are manipulated. These rongeur features ring handles for ease in manual operation as well as serrated jaws that aids in their ability to effectively grip the IVD. It is available in 5" or 6" and straight, angled up or angled down making it well suited for a vast array of surgical interventions and surgeon preferences.
Sternal Needle Holder & Wire Twister
tungsten carbide inserts, 7" (17.8 cm) Sternal Needle Holder and Wire Twister is a multi purpose instrument that can be used in a variety of surgical procedures. Not only is this instrument designed for handling wire and twisting it into place such as in stabilization of graft placement but the same jaws make it well suited for handling a needle. This can be useful in suturing and other manipulations requiring the use of a needle. The tungsten carbide inserts give this instrument strength while the ring handle design allows for ease in manual operation and manipulation.
Stille Osteotome
straight, 8" (20.0 cm)Stille Osteotome is crafted for use in neurosurgical procedures that require cutting or chiseling through bones. This osteotome features a chisel tip that can be used to scrape or sculpt bone. Additionally on the opposite end of the chisel affixed to the handle is a wide blunt end that can be hammered on to drive the chisel into bone. This instrument is available in eleven different widths ranging from 4.0 mm to 25.0 mm making it well suited for use in wide ranging procedures that require small modifications to skull bone or cuts through entire vertebrae.
Stille Pattern 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.
Stille Plaster Shears
Stille-Plaster Shears are ideally suited for use in removal of plaster casts. These types of casts are used post-operative to set bone into the optimal position for quickest and most effective healing. When it comes time to remove these casts specializes equipment is required that is designed to be used with such material. These shears feature rounded handles that make it comfortable and easy to grip and manipulate manually. This instrument is available in three lengths 9", 10.25" and 15" making it suitable for removing casts of a variety of different sizes.
Stille Style Chisels
straight, 8" (20.0 cm) Stille Style Chisels are designed for use in a wide array of surgical procedures that require manipulating of bone including cutting, scraping, and carving bone. This chisel features a hexagonal handle that is makes it easy to grip and maneuver with reduced slipping. The unique design of this chisel features a blade that widens as it comes to the sharp edge making it effective at distributing force. This chisel is made with a straight profile and in 10.0 mm, 14.0 mm, 18.0 mm and 22.0 mm widths to make it highly versatile and useful in a wide variety of neurosurgical applications.
Stille-Horsley (Liston-Key) Bone Cutting Forceps
Stille-Horsley (Liston-Key) Bone Cutting Forceps
double-action, s-shaped, 10-3/4" (27.0 cm)
Stille-Horsley Bone Cutting Forceps are a highly versatile instrument for use in many different surgeries. It is specifically most useful in orthopedic surgeries that require cutting or clipping of smaller, lower density bones. These types of bones are found in areas such as the nose or in the nasal septum area s well as in the orbit or other areas similar to that. Additionally these forceps are double action and s-shaped making them highly effective and precise.
Stille-Luer Bone Rongeur
Stille-Luer Bone Rongeur
double-action Stille-Luer Bone Rongeur is an instrument that can be used in orthopedic surgerires. It is specially designed to be used in cutting or gnawing away at segments of bone or other hard bony tissue. This instrument is double acting and has handles that features notches that allow for an area to rest the handle and prevent slipping of the instrument ensuring a sure grip on the bone. This instrument can be used to enlarge holes to increase access and visibility to the surgical field. Additionally this rongeur is available in 9", 10.5"or 10.75" lengths and either curved or straight profile making it highly versatile and suited for any patient need or surgeon preference.
Stille-Luer Duckbill Rongeur
Stille-Luer Duckbill Rongeur
double-action, angled to side, 9" (23.0 cm)
Stille-Luer Duckbill Rongeur is ideally suited for surgeries that require manipulation of small bones or bone-like tissue areas. It is double action and features jaws that are angled to the side. This allows for the handle of the instrument to remain comfortably out of the surgical field while the jaws are still deeply in the field and aligned parallel to the body. The duckbill design allows this rongeur increased access to more difficult to reach areas of bone. Additionally it is available with 6.0 or 7.0 mm wide jaws.