AO Type Periosteal Elevator

AO Type Periosteal Elevator for Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery is a hand-held instrument designed to support controlled elevation and separation of periosteal tissue during selected animal orthopedic procedures. The range includes a flat 6 mm version and a curved 10 mm version, and both versions have an image-confirmed overall length of 180 mm.

Designed for surgical exposure: A periosteal elevator can help the veterinary surgeon lift or retract periosteal and adjacent soft tissue to improve access to the bone surface. This function may be useful during selected fracture-repair, osteotomy, bone exposure, and other orthopedic workflows. The instrument should be used with an appropriate technique and only as clinically indicated.

Two working-end configurations: Model BA0530106 has a flat 6 mm working end, while model BA0530210 has a curved 10 mm working end. The flat profile may support a direct approach, while the curved profile may assist access from a different direction. The appropriate option depends on the animal, surgical site, tissue condition, and surgeon preference.

Practical 180 mm length: Both listed configurations have an overall length of 180 mm. This length should be considered together with the surgical approach, the depth of the operating field, and the amount of control required during tissue elevation.

Veterinary orthopedic applications: The AO Type Periosteal Elevator may be considered for selected canine and feline orthopedic procedures, including fracture exposure, bone-plate preparation, osteotomy-related access, and other operations that require careful elevation of tissue from the bone surface. It is not an implant and does not replace fixation, reduction, or other surgical instruments.

Cleaning and processing: The supplied image does not specify material, reusable status, sterilization method, or validated processing parameters. Before clinical use, confirm the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, inspection, lubrication, and storage. Do not assume that the instrument is sterile or autoclavable without written product documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is an AO Type Periosteal Elevator used for?
A: It is used to lift, separate, or retract periosteal and adjacent soft tissue to support access to the bone during selected orthopedic procedures.

Q2: What is the difference between the two versions?
A: BA0530106 has a flat 6 mm working end. BA0530210 has a curved 10 mm working end. Both versions have an overall length of 180 mm.

Q3: Can it be used in canine and feline orthopedic surgery?
A: It may be considered for selected small-animal orthopedic procedures, subject to the product labeling, the surgical technique, and the veterinarian's clinical judgment.

Q4: Is the instrument autoclavable?
A: The supplied image does not confirm the material or sterilization method. Confirm the manufacturer's validated cleaning and sterilization instructions before use.