The Volkmann Bone Curette, Figure 6, is an essential instrument for orthopaedic, plastic, and general surgery. Meticulously crafted from high-grade surgical stainless steel, this curette is designed for precise and effective bone debridement, tissue removal, and scraping.
- Precise Figure 6 Design: This specific model features a sharp, oval-shaped scoop with a size optimised for accessing and clearing smaller bony areas and cavities. Its dimensions are ideal for controlled tissue removal.
- Ergonomic Handle: The curette is designed with a comfortable, non-slip handle that ensures a secure grip and reduces hand fatigue during prolonged procedures.
- Superior Durability: Constructed from corrosion-resistant, autoclave-safe stainless steel, this instrument can withstand repeated sterilisation without compromising its integrity or sharpness.
- Versatile Application: Ideal for a variety of surgical procedures, including osteomyelitis debridement, bone cyst removal, and cleaning of fracture sites.
- German Engineering: Manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring reliability and precision in the operating room.
Orthopaedic Surgery:
- Bone Debridement: It is used to scrape away dead, damaged, or infected bone tissue, for example, in cases of osteomyelitis (bone infection).
- Bone Cyst Removal: The curette is ideal for carefully scooping out the contents of a bone cyst, helping to preserve the surrounding healthy bone.
- Fracture Management: Surgeons use it to clean the fracture site of any debris, fibrous tissue, or small bone fragments before setting the bone.
Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery:
- Spinal Decompression: The curette can be used to remove small amounts of bone or cartilage that may be compressing nerves in the spine.
- Tumour Resection: It helps in the precise removal of benign tumours or growths from bony structures, such as those in the spine or cranium.
Maxillofacial and Dental Surgery:
- Alveolar Bone Grafting: The curette is used to prepare the bone at the implant site by scraping away soft tissue and creating a clean, bleeding surface for the graft to adhere to.
- Impacted Tooth Extraction: It can be used to clear bone and tissue around an impacted tooth, facilitating its removal.
Traumatology:
- The instrument is employed in a variety of trauma-related procedures to manage fractures and remove any non-viable tissue from a wound site, promoting proper healing.
General Surgery:
- The Volkmann bone curette can be used to remove various abnormal growths or tissues that have grown on or around bone surfaces.