Martin-Langenbeck Elevator

Description

Martin-Langenbeck Elevator

The Martin-Langenbeck elevator lifts periosteum and soft tissue from bone. It is narrower than the matching raspatory, so it suits smaller bones and tighter spaces.

Narrow blades

Widths run 5, 7, 8 and 10 mm. The 5 and 7 mm blades come on a shorter body, while the 8 and 10 mm blades come on a longer one. Therefore you get reach where the wider blades need it.

How it differs from a raspatory

A raspatory usually has a broad, flat edge for long strokes. By contrast, this elevator has a narrower tip for detailed work. Together, the two cover most stripping tasks.

Where the Martin-Langenbeck elevator helps

Hand, foot and facial surgeons use it around small bones. Also, orthopedic teams use it at fracture edges. In addition, it helps lift tissue around plates during removal.

Technique

Slide the tip under the tissue at a cut edge. Then lever gently while keeping contact with bone. Small, controlled moves prevent tearing.

Two body lengths

The shorter body suits the hand, the foot and the face. Meanwhile, the longer body reaches deeper fractures in the limbs. So the four widths cover a broad span of cases.

Martin-Langenbeck elevator widths

• 5 mm and 7 mm on the shorter body
• 8 mm and 10 mm on the longer body
• Narrow periosteal tip
• Ships non-sterile

Upkeep

Clean the tip promptly after use. Next, wash and dry the elevator. Check the edge regularly and sharpen as needed.

Purchase info

Before dispatch, an inspector in Atlanta views the Martin-Langenbeck pattern one at a time. We guarantee this elevator for three years against manufacturing defects by default. Many clinics keep a second elevator in case one is out for service. For shipping questions, open the FAQ list. FDA records list ASTM F899 as the guide for stainless steel in surgical tools. Want a quote for a larger order? Contact us today. For a close alternative, browse the Martin-Langenbeck raspatory. Search our whole orthopedic tools list for more.

For hospital and clinic use. Return terms are on the returns policy. The sterilization page outlines image variation along with nickel content.