Smith-Petersen Gouge

Description

Smith-Petersen Gouge

The Smith-Petersen gouge has a blade shaped like a half-pipe. It scoops bone rather than slicing it flat, which makes it ideal for harvesting graft and shaping hollows.

How a gouge cuts

The curved cross-section digs in at the center first and then lifts a curl of bone. As a result, it leaves a smooth, rounded channel. Surgeons use that shape to open a canal or to clear a socket.

Four widths, two profiles

Order it at 9, 14, 19 or 25 mm. Every width comes with a straight blade or a curved one. A curved gouge works under a ledge, whereas a straight one drives forward along the bone.

Where the Smith-Petersen gouge earns its place

Hip and pelvic surgeons reach for it during graft harvest from the iliac crest. Also, spine teams use it to decorticate before fusion. Many trays hold the matching osteotome of the same name.

Straight versus curved gouges

A straight gouge drives along the line of the shaft, so it cuts forward. Meanwhile, a curved gouge lifts bone from under a rim or ledge. If you can only stock one, the middle widths in each profile cover most cases.

Smith-Petersen gouge choices

• Gouge widths: 9, 14, 19 and 25 mm
• Straight or curved blade for each width
• Hollow, curved-section edge for scooping
• Shipped non-sterile, ready for your reprocessing

Caring for a hollow edge

Clean inside the curve with a soft brush, because bone paste packs into the hollow. Afterward, rinse and dry it fully. Keep the edge covered or racked so it stays keen.

Before you buy

In the rare case each gouge shows a factory flaw, the buyer has three years against manufacturing defects. Every gouge receives a careful examination by Atlanta staff before we post it. Want stock for a new tray? Write to us for a quick answer. Take a look at the Smith-Petersen osteotome. Busy hospitals hold two of these to cover reprocessing time. The FAQ section answers delivery and returns. Matching instruments appear in the orthopedic instrument list. Instrument stainless steel has a dedicated standard, ASTM F899.

Sold to licensed professionals. Refund rules are on the refund policy. The images here may show one size, while surgical steel has nickel in it; visit the sterilization page for advice.