Rongeur

Category

Orthopedic General Surgery

Typical Use

Excise bone or tough tissue during debridement and exposure.

Description

A heavy duty, scissor like instrument with strong jaws used to bite and remove bone, cartilage, or fibrous tissue during orthopedic, oral, and neurosurgical procedures; rongeurs come in various tip shapes and sizes to match anatomic needs and provide tactile feedback to the surgeon.