Obwegeser Ramus Retractor

Description

Obwegeser Ramus Retractor

The Obwegeser mandibular ramus retractor exposes the ascending ramus of the mandible. Surgeons use it in orthognathic work such as the sagittal split osteotomy, where access runs through the mouth.

Access to the ramus

First, the blade slides along the ramus and lifts the soft tissue away. As a result, the surgeon sees the bone clearly for the cut. The blade also shields nearby tissue during drilling or sawing.

Two blade sizes

We list a 70 x 11 mm blade and a 42 x 10 mm blade, given as length by width. Both come on a 23 cm retractor. So the choice depends on how deep the exposure must go.

In the orthognathic tray

This retractor often works beside a channelled retractor, osteotomes and elevators. For example, an elevator frees the tissue first. Next, the ramus retractor holds that tissue out of the way.

Which blade to choose

Pick the longer blade for deep exposure along the ramus. In contrast, the shorter blade suits smaller patients or shallower work. Some surgeons order both to cover every case.

Caring for your Obwegeser mandibular ramus retractor

Rinse the blade soon after surgery and remove all bone dust. Then brush both faces of the blade gently. After that, dry the retractor completely before sterilization.

Obwegeser mandibular ramus retractor specifications

• Overall length: 23 cm
• Blades: 70 x 11 mm or 42 x 10 mm
• Stainless steel

Ordering the ramus retractor

You get a three-year warranty on this retractor against defects in workmanship. Then someone in Atlanta inspects each ramus retractor by hand before dispatch. Our FAQs explain accounts and invoices. The standard for surgical instrument steels is ASTM F899. For the bone cut itself, consider an Obwegeser septonasal osteotome. Find the rest of our ENT range online.

Professional use only. Our care section notes that pictures are representative and that stainless steel holds nickel, and you can check the returns and refunds page.