Groningen Nerve Hook

Description

Groningen Nerve Hook

The Groningen nerve hook is a long hook for spinal surgery. Surgeons use it to probe the canal, lift nerve roots and check the foramen, especially when the field sits deep.

A long reach

Deep lumbar approaches and larger patients need longer instruments. Therefore, a 25 cm hook keeps the hand well above the wound. Meanwhile, the tip still reaches the root and foramen.

Size

We list the Groningen nerve hook at 25 cm. Some catalogs quote about 26 cm for this pattern. If you need tip details, please contact us and we will check a hook from stock.

Its role during decompression

After bone removal, the surgeon checks that the root runs free. For instance, the hook can pass along the root into the foramen. It also helps to find loose disc fragments under the root.

Choosing nerve hooks

Nerve hooks differ in length and tip shape. So match the length to how deep you work. Many teams keep a 20 cm hook for routine cases and a longer one such as this for deep fields.

Caring for your Groningen hook

Clean the Groningen hook right after the case, before blood dries. Next, brush the tip and shaft gently, then rinse. Finally, dry the hook and add it to the spinal tray for sterilization.

Groningen nerve hook specifications

• Nerve hook, Groningen pattern
• Length 25 cm (catalog listings near 26 cm)
• Single size
• Stainless steel

Ordering the Groningen hook

The Groningen hook carries a three-year warranty that applies to workmanship defects. Our staff in Atlanta check the tip and shaft by hand before sending it. The FAQ index answers ordering questions. Furthermore, ASTM F899 is the document we cite about hook steels. For a shorter pattern, look at the Dandy nerve hook. Our neurosurgery spine instruments show the rest.

For professional use. The Groningen care and sterilization tips talk through long hook photos and nickel in alloys, and our returns rules page explains exchanges.