Milligan Dura Dissector

Description

Milligan Dura Dissector

The Milligan dura dissector frees the dura mater from overlying bone. Surgeons use it in craniotomy and spinal surgery before they cut or bite bone.

Why dura dissection matters

The dura often clings to the inner table of the skull or to the lamina. If it stays attached, a saw or rongeur may tear it. Therefore the surgeon first slides a dissector between the two layers.

Length on offer

We carry the Milligan pattern at 20 cm. Also, that length reaches comfortably into most cranial and lumbar wounds. For tip measurements, contact us and we will send details.

Steps where surgeons use it

Around a burr hole, the surgeon sweeps the dissector to detach dura before the craniotome passes. Likewise, in a laminectomy, it clears the dura under the lamina edge. After that, the bone work proceeds more safely.

Adding it to your set

Most neurosurgical trays hold several dura dissectors with different profiles. For instance, you might combine a Milligan with a Penfield or an Olivecrona. That mix gives options for tight and open spaces.

Caring for your Milligan dura dissector

Remove blood from the tip during the case with a damp sponge. Afterward, scrub it gently in a mild cleaning solution. Rinse, dry, and sterilize it on your standard cycle.

Milligan dura dissector specifications

• Length: 20 cm
• Dura dissector, Milligan pattern
• Stainless steel

Buying from us

A three-year warranty against defects in workmanship applies to this dissector. Our team in Atlanta checks it by hand before the box goes out. Visit the FAQ page for quick answers. We treat ASTM F899 as the benchmark for surgical instrument steels. Surgeons who like a choice of lengths may prefer the Olivecrona dura dissector. Finally, see the rest of our neurosurgery tools.

For professional use. Because stainless steel contains nickel, our sterilization guide discusses that, along with how product images may vary. The returns page describes sending items back.