Kerrison Rongeur

Category

Orthopedic Neurosurgery

Typical Use

Resect bone and soft tissue in spinal and cranial procedures.

Description

A handheld, spring loaded instrument with a biting tip used to remove small pieces of bone and ligament during laminectomy, foraminotomy, and cranial decompression; its design allows controlled nibbling of bone in confined spaces while minimizing collateral tissue trauma.