Description

The Scaphoid Bone Spreader – Standard Pattern is used to separate small bones during hand and wrist surgery. It is commonly used in scaphoid procedures, fracture treatment, and reconstructive work where the surgeon needs more room around the bone. Its compact size also suits the confined working area of the wrist.

The working end has toothed jaws that grip the bone as the spreader is opened. The teeth help keep the jaws in place instead of allowing them to slide off the bony surface during distraction. The 6 mm jaw width keeps the instrument suitable for the smaller structures encountered in hand and wrist procedures.

Opening the handles operates the spreading mechanism and gradually moves the jaws apart. A ratcheted adjustment system is incorporated into the mechanism, so the selected amount of distraction can be maintained while the surgeon continues working. This also means the handles do not have to be held under constant pressure throughout the procedure.

The spreader measures 14 cm (5½”) overall. This relatively short length keeps the instrument easy to position around the hand and wrist. The toothed jaws do the gripping while the ratchet controls the amount of opening. There are no unnecessary extensions on the instrument, which keeps the working end compact.

It is made from premium surgical-grade stainless steel. It is intended for repeated surgical use and routine sterilization. Proper cleaning and maintenance help keep the toothed jaws and spreading mechanism in good working condition while maintaining resistance to corrosion.

For small-bone procedures where controlled distraction is needed, the Scaphoid Bone Spreader – Standard Pattern provides a compact setup with toothed 6 mm jaws and a ratcheted spreading mechanism. Its 14 cm (5½”) length makes it suited to scaphoid surgery, wrist fracture treatment, and other procedures involving the small bones of the hand and wrist.