Clinical Application
This straight Smith-Petersen bone gouge is intended for controlled removal and contouring of bone in orthopedic and reconstructive procedures. The 9 mm cutting width provides a moderate working profile appropriate for shaping cortical surfaces, creating troughs, fashioning autograft beds, and finishing osteotomy edges in small- to medium-sized bone work. Typical clinical settings include hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle procedures, small-joint arthroplasty revisions, and general orthopedic bone sculpting where precise material removal is required.
Design & Configuration
The straight geometry provides direct, axial access to the working surface, allowing the surgeon to apply controlled leverage and tactile feedback during gouging and shaving motions. At 20 cm overall length the instrument offers extended reach into deeper operative fields or narrow exposures while maintaining rigidity. The 9 mm blade width balances cutting efficiency with precise control for incremental bone removal rather than large-volume resection.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Bone gouge (Smith-Petersen pattern)
- Configuration: Straight
- Overall length: 20 cm
- Blade width: 9 mm cutting edge
- Typical use: Sculpting, trough creation, osteotomy finishing, graft bed preparation
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Fabricated from surgical-grade stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance. The cutting edge is precision-ground to provide consistent performance and tactile feedback during bone work. Designed for reusable surgical use and compatible with standard decontamination and sterilization processes per institutional protocols.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy