Veterinary Neurosurgical Instruments: Rongeurs and Trephine for Small Animals
Neurosurgery in small animals demands instruments that remove bone cleanly in tight, delicate spaces. This collection brings together four veterinary neurosurgical instruments: a trephine, two general bone and cranial rongeurs and a laminectomy rongeur. Prices start from $19.80, and every instrument ships from Sialkot with worldwide delivery.
Trephine
A trephine cuts a circular opening in bone. The Michele Trephine 7" is a 7 inch pattern, priced from $27.50, with options to choose from on the product page. The length gives good reach while leaving room for the surgeon’s hand.
Cranial and General Bone Rongeurs
Rongeurs bite away small pieces of bone with a squeezing action. The Adson Cranial Rongeur is a pattern made for cranial bone, priced at $19.80. The Luer Rongeurs are a curved, general-purpose bone rongeur, also at $19.80, and are our most affordable instrument in this collection. Both come with options on the product page.
Laminectomy Rongeur
Spinal procedures need a rongeur for removing bone around the spinal canal. The Fulton Laminectomy Rongeur is a surgical bone rongeur priced at $55.00, with options on the product page. Its heavier build suits the thicker bone of the vertebrae.
Choosing the Right Instrument
Think about the site, the bone and the access. Cranial work needs fine control, spinal work needs a heavier, deeper bite, and the jaw size sets how much bone each bite removes. Handle length affects reach. Check each product page for sizes, jaw dimensions and options, and contact us if you need a specific size.
Build a Veterinary Neurosurgery Tray
Bone instruments work alongside fine tissue instruments. See our veterinary micro surgical instruments and the wider range of veterinary surgical instruments. For smaller rongeur patterns, see our veterinary dental rongeurs. Our veterinary range also includes atraumatic forceps, hemostatic forceps, needle holders, retractors and scissors.
Care and Handling
Rongeurs have fine jaws and springs that collect bone debris, so clean them promptly after each case. Check that the jaws meet cleanly and the spring action is smooth before use. Replace or have sharpened any rongeur that crushes bone instead of cutting it.
Ordering
Orders over $99 ship free. Clinics and distributors can ask about volume or OEM options through our contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rongeur used for?
A rongeur bites away small pieces of bone. See the Luer, Adson Cranial and Fulton Laminectomy patterns.
What is a laminectomy rongeur?
It is a rongeur used to remove bone around the spinal canal during spinal surgery. See the Fulton Laminectomy Rongeur.
What is a trephine used for?
A trephine cuts a circular opening in bone. See the Michele Trephine 7".
Are the instruments reusable?
Reusable stainless steel instruments can be cleaned and sterilized between cases, following your clinic’s protocol.
What are your shipping, return and OEM terms?
Orders over $99 ship free. See our Help & FAQs for details, or contact us about OEM requests.
