Swan Neck Gouge
9" (23.0 cm)Â 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.
U.S. Army Pattern Chisel
straight, 6-1/4" (16.0 cm)Â 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.
U.S. Army Pattern Gouges
6-1/4" (16.0 cm)Â 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.
U.S. Army Pattern Osteotome
6-1/4" (16.0 cm)Â US Army Pattern Osteotome is a versatile instrument for use in manipulating of bone. This osteotome features a straight profile and can be used to cut bone or to carve out small pieces to allow access to more difficult to reach areas. Additionally this osteotome is crafted with a chisel type blade that can be used to scrape, clean or sculpt bone for a variety of surgical procedures. This instrument is available in three sizes 6.0, 12.0 and 18.0 mm.