Product Overview
Shoulder Pen Gouge 8 1/2" 3mm is an orthopedic surgical instrument designed for delicate bone contouring. Its concave 3mm gouge tip carves out precise bone channels and harvests micro-grafts, while the pen-style handle provides fine manual dexterity in tight shoulder joint spaces.
Key Features:
• German stainless steel construction resists corrosion and tolerates repeated autoclave sterilization cycles.
• Concave 3mm curved cutting tip carves smooth grooves and trenches in dense cortical bone.
• Pen-style cylindrical handle provides exceptional fingertip control and tactile feedback in deep cavities.
• Extended 8 1/2" overall length delivers optimal reach into tight shoulder joint capsules.
Uses & Applications:
• Carves bone troughs and anchors for rotator cuff repair and tendon reattachment procedures.
• Prepares the glenoid rim and humeral head surfaces during total shoulder arthroplasty.
• Harvests small autologous bone chips and removes osteophytes in shoulder decompression surgery.
