Curved Kerrison Rongeurs for foraminotomy, in six curve profiles including twisted left and right, 2, 3 and 4mm bites, and thin or ultra-thin footplates. Hand finished with the black non-glare coating Wiggins has been known for since 1992.
Curved Kerrison Rongeurs
Description
Curved Kerrison Rongeurs were made for the foramen. The curve of the shaft carries the footplate out and around the pedicle so you can decompress a narrowed foramen without removing more of the facet than you need to.
We offer six curve profiles: Standard, Slight, Lesser, Slight Curve with Short Footplate, and Slight Curve Twisted Left or Right for reaching laterally from either side. Each comes in 2, 3 or 4mm bite widths, with a thin or ultra-thin footplate that slips beneath tight bone and ligament.
Like every Wiggins Kerrison, these are hand finished, carry our signature black non-glare coating and are built to be reprocessed and sharpened for years of service. Since 1992, surgeons have trusted the Original Black Kerrison to bite clean and last.
Kerrison Footplate Thickness
Footplate thickness by jaw width, all ±0.1mm. The footplates and bites offered on this instrument are listed under Available Options below. See the full Kerrison sizes and footplate chart.
| Jaw width | Standard footplate | Thin footplate | Ultra-thin footplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1mm | 2.1mm | 1.7mm | 1.3mm |
| 2mm | 2.3mm | 1.8mm | 1.5mm |
| 2.5mm | 2.5mm | 1.9mm | Not offered |
| 3mm | 2.6mm | 2.0mm | 1.6mm |
| 3.5mm | 2.7mm | Not offered | Not offered |
| 4mm | 2.8mm | 2.2mm | 1.8mm |
| 5mm | 3.0mm | 2.4mm | 2.0mm |
| 6mm | 3.3mm | Not offered | Not offered |

Available Options
- Bite Width: 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm
- Curve Profile: Lesser Curve, Slight Curve, Slight Curve Short Footplate, Slight Curve Twisted Left, Slight Curve Twisted Right, Standard Curve
- Footplate: Thin, Ultra-Thin
Part Numbers
| Bite | Curve Profile | Footplate | Part No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0mm | Lesser Curve | Ultra-Thin | 52-350-02/9SPFB |
| 2.0mm | Slight Curve | Thin | 52-350-02B |
| 2.0mm | Slight Curve | Ultra-Thin | 52-350-02SPFB |
| 2.0mm | Slight Curve Short Footplate | Thin | 52-305-02B |
| 2.0mm | Slight Curve Short Footplate | Ultra-Thin | 52-305-02SPFB |
| 2.0mm | Slight Curve Twisted Left | Thin | 52-350-02YLCPFB |
| 2.0mm | Slight Curve Twisted Right | Thin | 52-350-02YRCPFB |
| 2.0mm | Standard Curve | Thin | 52-300-02B |
| 2.0mm | Standard Curve | Ultra-Thin | 52-300-02SPFB |
| 3.0mm | Lesser Curve | Ultra-Thin | 52-350-03/9SPFB |
| 3.0mm | Slight Curve | Thin | 52-350-03B |
| 3.0mm | Slight Curve | Ultra-Thin | 52-350-03SPFB |
| 3.0mm | Slight Curve Short Footplate | Thin | 52-305-03B |
| 3.0mm | Slight Curve Short Footplate | Ultra-Thin | 52-305-03SPFB |
| 3.0mm | Slight Curve Twisted Left | Thin | 52-350-03YLCPFB |
| 3.0mm | Slight Curve Twisted Right | Thin | 52-350-03YRCPFB |
| 3.0mm | Standard Curve | Thin | 52-300-03B |
| 3.0mm | Standard Curve | Ultra-Thin | 52-300-03SPFB |
| 4.0mm | Lesser Curve | Ultra-Thin | 52-350-04/9SPFB |
| 4.0mm | Slight Curve | Thin | 52-350-04B |
| 4.0mm | Slight Curve | Ultra-Thin | 52-350-04SPFB |
| 4.0mm | Slight Curve Short Footplate | Thin | 52-305-04B |
| 4.0mm | Slight Curve Short Footplate | Ultra-Thin | 52-305-04SPFB |
| 4.0mm | Slight Curve Twisted Left | Thin | 52-350-04YLCPFB |
| 4.0mm | Slight Curve Twisted Right | Thin | 52-350-04YRCPFB |
| 4.0mm | Standard Curve | Thin | 52-300-04B |
| 4.0mm | Standard Curve | Ultra-Thin | 52-300-04SPFB |
Why Wiggins
Wiggins Medical has been putting dependable instruments in surgeons’ hands since 1992. We are the Home of the Original Black Kerrison, and every instrument we offer is held to that same standard: built to last, inspected by hand and backed by folks who answer the phone.
Pricing is by quote. Choose your options above and select Add to Quote, and our team will get back to you promptly with pricing and lead times.
Additional information
| Bite Width | 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm |
|---|---|
| Curve Profile | Lesser Curve, Slight Curve, Slight Curve Short Footplate, Slight Curve Twisted Left, Slight Curve Twisted Right, Standard Curve |
| Footplate | Thin, Ultra-Thin |















