Description

The Sheen Cartilage Grid is used during cartilage graft preparation, particularly when cartilage needs to be measured, trimmed, or shaped before placement. Its flat working surface has a clear grid pattern that gives the surgeon a convenient reference while working with small pieces of cartilage. It is commonly used as part of rhinoplasty and other plastic surgery procedures.

The marked surface makes it easier to check the size and proportions of a graft before cutting. Millimeter graduations allow small measurements to be taken directly on the grid, while the square sections provide a simple visual guide when cartilage needs to be divided or shaped to a particular size.

Cartilage graft preparation is an important part of procedures such as rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, and nasal reconstruction. Depending on the procedure, the surgeon may work with septal, auricular, or costal cartilage. A defined measuring surface helps keep these grafts organized while their dimensions are checked and adjusted.

The flat plate also works as a stable cutting surface when the cartilage needs to be trimmed. The grid remains visible around the graft, giving a useful reference for comparing length and width as the piece is prepared. Some configurations are also used for photographing grafts and documenting their dimensions during surgical preparation.

The surface is designed for repeated handling in a surgical setting, with the marked grid kept clear enough for measuring small grafts. Depending on the specific construction, Sheen-style grids are available in different materials, including surgical stainless steel and aluminum, so the exact material should follow the supplied configuration.

For surgeons preparing cartilage grafts, the Sheen Cartilage Grid brings measuring and cutting into one defined workspace. Its graduated markings and grid pattern make it easier to check dimensions, trim cartilage, and prepare grafts for nasal and facial reconstructive procedures without relying on a separate measuring surface.