Types of Periosteal Elevator
Lane Periosteal Elevator
Lane Periosteal Elevator is specifically designed for use in most neurosurgical procedures for blunt dissection of periosteum and elevation. It can also separate the membranous periosteal layer and elevate it from bony attachment to facilitate surgical exposure.
Features of Lane Periosteal Elevator
This versatile instrument has impressive features based on its design and delicate shape. Some significant features are here:
- 6 ½" overall instrument length
- The broad or narrow blade
- Ergonomic handle for easy holding
- German surgical stainless body
- Easy to use
- Reusable
Langenbeck Periosteal Elevator
Langenbeck Periosteal Elevator is used for surgical procedures that demand separation of periosteal membrane layers from bones. It comes in a broad range of variations to accommodate the surgeons in multiple surgeries.
Features of Langenbeck Periosteal Elevator
- 7" Overall instrument length
- Board or narrow blade along with the blunt tip
- Ergonomic handle for easy holding
- German surgical stainless body
- Easy to use
- Reusable
Crego Periosteal Elevator
This versatile type of Periosteal Elevator is used to separate periosteum from bony attachment during neurosurgical procedures. It is crafted from a high-grade German surgical stainless body and thus can be reused after sterilization.
Significant uses of Crego Periosteal Elevator
Crego Periosteal Elevator is preferred to use in a wide range of surgical procedures. Some significant uses are listed here:
- For elevation of periosteal membrane both from the skull in spinal fusion or craniotomy
- Used in surgeries that need vertebral canal intervention
The periosteal elevator has a broad range of patterns and types. Here are some significant types:
Molt Periosteal Elevator
It is used in nasal, oral, and dental surgeries. It is specifically used to lift the periosteum and mucosa to expose the underlying bone. Its unique design reduces the risk of tissue tearing during gum flap lifting. It is widely used for both human and veterinary practices.
- Molt 9 Periosteal Elevator
- Molt 5 Periosteal Elevator
Joseph Periosteal Elevator
Joseph Periosteal Elevator is used in nasal reconstruction procedures. It features a slightly curved blade that allows the healthcare professional to navigate the complex contours for the nasal periosteum's precise elevation.
Sayre Periosteal Elevator
It is used to lift the soft tissue layers from bone during a wide range of surgical procedures. It features a 6 ¾" overall instrument length and one straight blunt end, and one curved blunt end.
Lambotte Periosteal Elevator
This versatile instrument is widely used scraping cartilage, tissues, and scraping periosteum from bones. It features a ribbed and thick handle and a thumb rest depression that extends towards a curved, flattened, and sharp blade.
Freer Nasal Periosteal Elevator
It is used for the retracting mucoperiosteum after gingival tissue incisions. It is well-suited for the nasal reconstruction surgeries or helpful in treating any nasal deformities.
Sedillo Periosteal Elevator
It is used for neurosurgical procedures. The delicate design make it suitable for a wide range of surgical procedures. It is crafted from premium grade German surgical stainless material.
Cushing Periosteal Elevator
It is used in facial reconstructive surgeries. The delicate design make it well-suited and ideal for the cosmetic surgeries or even helpful for the plastic surgical procedures. It can be reused after sterilization.
Fomon Periosteal Elevator
It is used in nasal reconstruction procedures. The delicate design make it suitable for a wide range of surgical procedures. It is crafted from premium grade German surgical stainless material.
Neurosurgery Periosteal Elevator
Used in neurosurgical procedures to lift the periosteum. The delicate design of this versatile instrument is ideal only for the neurosurgical use. It comes with multiple variations to accommodate the surgeons.
Feline/Canine Periosteal Elevator
Used to raise gingival flaps during extraction surgical procedures in feline and canine. This elevator comes in shorter patterns to accommodate the small animal dental surgeries.
GerMed Periosteal Elevator 9M
Specifically designed for lifting periosteum from bones in a wide range of surgeries. The delicate design make it suitable for a wide range of surgical procedures. It is crafted from premium grade German surgical stainless material.