Dandy Nerve Hook

Description

Dandy Nerve Hook

The Dandy nerve hook is a blunt hook that surgeons use to lift and move nerve roots. It sees frequent use in lumbar disc surgery, where the root must shift aside before the disc work starts.

A blunt tip for delicate tissue

Nerve roots bruise easily. Because of that, this hook has a blunt end instead of a point. The surgeon can slip it around a root, feel the edges and ease it away from the disc or bone.

Size and tip

We list the Dandy nerve hook in a 20 cm length with a blunt tip. The long shaft lets the hand stay above the wound while the hook works deep in the canal. Please contact us if you need a different length.

Uses during spine surgery

During a discectomy, for example, the surgeon probes the foramen and checks that the root lies free. The hook also helps to explore for loose disc fragments. In short, it acts as a feeler as well as a gentle retractor.

Building a spine tray

Most spinal trays carry one or two nerve hooks beside a nerve root retractor. In addition, a Kerrison rongeur and a dura dissector often sit nearby. Then the team has probing, retracting and bone removal tools in one set.

Caring for your Dandy nerve hook

Wipe blood from the tip during the case so it does not dry on. Afterward, clean the hook with a soft brush and a neutral detergent. Finally, rinse, dry and sterilize it, and check the tip for damage before storage.

Dandy nerve hook specifications

• Nerve hook, Dandy pattern
• Length: 20 cm
• Tip: blunt
• Stainless steel

Placing your order

Dandy hooks carry our three-year warranty for flaws in workmanship. Each one passes a hand check in Atlanta before it goes out. For shipping times and payment options, visit our help and FAQs. Moreover, ASTM F899 describes which steels suit surgical hooks and similar tools. To hold the root aside for longer, add a Holsher nerve root retractor. Finally, see the neurosurgery section for our other spine tools.

This hook is for professional use. Read the care and sterilization article about image accuracy and nickel in our steel, while our delivery page explains dispatch timing.