Hibbs Gouge

6-1/4" (16.0 cm) US Army Pattern Gouge is a specialized instrument designed for removal of specific segments of bone. This gouge is designed similarly to a chisel but the blade portion features a curvature to it allowing it to be used to scoop up segments. The opposite end of this gouge has a rounded, flat end that can be used with a mallet to increase the driving force to effectively pierce through bone. This gouge is available in three sizes 6.0 mm, 12.0 mm and 18.0 mm making them well suited for larger bones in the spinal surgery and smaller ones for more delicate work on the skull.

9-1/2" (24.0 cm) Hibbs Chisel is designed to scrape away and through bone to allow access to the surgical field. This chisel is designed to cleanly and effectively make cuts in bone without causing splintering and damage to surrounding areas. This instrument features a strong geometric shaped handle that tapers into a narrow neck and widens again to create a chisel head. The chisel also features a sharpened end for increased effectiveness in bone manipulation. This instrument is available in ten different sizes ranging from 6.0 mm to 38.0 mm making it well suited for use in small delicate areas as well as in larger bony areas.

straight, 8" (20.0 cm) Stille Style Chisels are designed for use in a wide array of surgical procedures that require manipulating of bone including cutting, scraping, and carving bone. This chisel features a hexagonal handle that is makes it easy to grip and maneuver with reduced slipping. The unique design of this chisel features a blade that widens as it comes to the sharp edge making it effective at distributing force. This chisel is made with a straight profile and in 10.0 mm, 14.0 mm, 18.0 mm and 22.0 mm widths to make it highly versatile and useful in a wide variety of neurosurgical applications.

9" (23.0 cm) Swan Neck Gouge is an instrument designed for gouging or removing particular sections of bone. Additionally it can also be used as a chisel with increased force applied to it to split bone or to scoop out segments to increase access to the center. A unique feature of this particular gouge is the swan shaped curvature that allows it to access difficult to reach areas without obscuring the surgical field and keeping the handle out the plane of surgery.