Description

The Hohmann Bone Elevator is used when a larger area of bone needs to be exposed during orthopedic and trauma surgery. It works as a retractor, holding soft tissue away from the bone so the surgeon can see and work on the area more easily. The instrument can be used in fracture fixation, osteotomy, arthroplasty, and reconstructive procedures.

The blade is 33 mm wide, giving it considerably more surface area than a narrow bone elevator. At the end of the blade is a curved retaining lip. This is the part that sits against the bone and helps keep the elevator from moving out of position while tissue is being held back. The broad blade is useful when the surgeon needs to retract more tissue at once.

This model measures 28 cm (11″) from end to end. The extra length is useful for procedures where the operative site is deeper or where the surgeon needs more distance between the hand and the working area. It also provides leverage when the blade is being used to hold tissue away from the bone.

The Hohmann pattern is fairly simple. There is no complicated mechanism to adjust during the procedure. The blade is placed where exposure is needed and the curved end provides the retaining point. Because this particular model has a 33 mm blade and an extended 28 cm length, it is better suited to larger operative areas than the smaller Hohmann elevators.

It can be used around larger bones and joint structures as well as during procedures where the surgeon needs a wider field of view. The broad blade also means that retraction does not have to be concentrated on a very small area of tissue.

For repeated surgical use, it is made from premium surgical-grade stainless steel. The material provides the strength needed for an orthopedic retractor of this type and is resistant to corrosion when the instrument is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained.

Overall, the Hohmann Bone Elevator is a straightforward choice when the procedure calls for a wide retractor with additional reach. Its 33 mm blade, curved retaining lip, and 28 cm length make it suitable for broader bone exposure in orthopedic surgery.