Gouge

Description

Gouge

This small orthopedic gouge has a curved, hollow blade for scooping bone. Its short build keeps the edge close to the fingers, which helps on small bones.

What a small orthopedic gouge does

Unlike a flat blade, the curved section lifts bone in a rolled strip. So it carves channels and clears cavities. It also takes cancellous graft without crushing it.

Widths on offer

We list it at 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 mm. Small widths open a narrow canal. On the other hand, the larger sizes clear a broad hollow faster.

Picking a small orthopedic gouge

Choose the width that matches the hollow you plan to cut. If in doubt, start small and step up. Many teams also keep the matching chisel and osteotome nearby.

Step-by-step scooping

Begin with a narrow width to open the space. Then move up a size or two to round it out. Because each pass takes a thin curl, you keep control of depth throughout.

Small orthopedic gouge widths

• 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 mm
• Hollow blade for scooping
• Short, easy-to-steer design
• Non-sterile on arrival

Cleaning the hollow

Bone paste packs into the curve, so brush it out soon after use. Then rinse, dry and inspect the edge. Store it with the edge protected.

The promise on the gouge

We warrant this gouge for three years against manufacturing defects with every order. An Atlanta colleague reviews every gouge by hand prior to packing. View our complete orthopedic surgical instruments for the rest of the set. Our FAQ list clears up delivery and returns. The alloy in surgical tools has a reference standard, ASTM F899. Want a second opinion on sizing? Send us a note before you order. A second gouge in the sterile store saves a cancelled case. You may also want the small orthopedic osteotome.

For use by trained teams. Exchanges go by our refund terms. Product images show a typical piece. Note that this alloy contains nickel; see our sterilization page.