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Kerrison Rongeurs are essential for spinal surgery, and they are a great instrument for decompressing the spine. Most surgeons use an 8” length Kerrison Rongeur, for lumbar cases. Kerrison Rongeurs widths range from 1-6mm while cervical cases use 1-4mm. These can come with or without an ejector, various lengths, widths, [...]

If you work in the Sterile Department, then you know how important it is to follow proper cleaning and reprocessing guidelines. These guidelines ensure that surgical instruments are properly cleaned and sterilized before being used on patients. We will highlight instructions for use cleaning and reprocessing guidelines so that you [...]

Minimally invasive spine procedures have revolutionized the way surgeons perform surgery. By utilizing several small incisions and effective ports that retract directly to the affected anatomy, surgeons can minimize blood loss while maximizing safety, efficiency, and accuracy of the procedure. One of the most popular devices used in these Minimally [...]

A specialty Kerrison that surgeons often use are curved kerrisons. These are ideal for anatomy, such as the foramen of the spine or for sinus surgeries where an angle is needed. The Curve allows the surgeon to get the right angle where they are working. Preference and style will determine [...]

Detachable Kerrisons Detachable Kerrisons are a great tool in the pursuit of a clean instrument. By fully disassembling the device, any channels can be easily inspected for remaining bioburden. Detachable Kerrisons come in two different varieties for your surgery. They can either be separate pieces that self-assemble, or those with [...]

Rotating Kerrisons are incredibly useful tools for surgeons, allowing them to precisely cut into the exact position they need. With rotation possible in 45° increments, Rotating Kerrisons can yield a vast range of bite variations impossible with traditional Kerrison’s. An added benefit is that Rotating Kerrison's generally have an internal [...]

Kerrison Rongeurs are essential for spinal surgery, and they are a great instrument for decompressing the spine. Most surgeons use an 8” length Kerrison Rongeur, for lumbar cases. Kerrison Rongeurs widths range from 1-6mm while cervical cases use 1-4mm. These can come with or without an ejector, various lengths, widths, [...]

Kerrison footplate selection is important when going into any type of spine surgery. Ultra-thin footplates are designated for the most delicate use during Anterior Cervical Discectomies or Fusions. Being ultra-thin, the surgeon can manipulate this right between tight anatomy to make a perfect bite. For tougher procedures, thin footplates can [...]

The Kerrison Rongeur plays an essential role in spine surgery and is designed for the most critical portion of a case decompression. Anatomically speaking, the Kerrison Rongeur has a mechanical action that emulates pulling the trigger of a gun. This squeeze-like mechanism powerful enough to remove both soft tissue and [...]