Cottle Periosteal Elevator

Description

The Cottle Periosteal Elevator is a specialist surgical equipment used in ENT (ear, nose, and throat) operations, namely rhinoplasty (nose reshaping). Here are some relevant details about it:
Function:

• Elevates, dissects, and retracts the nasal cavity’s periosteum (a tough membrane that surrounds bone).
• This permits surgeons to reach the underlying nasal bones and cartilage for reshaping or other treatments.

Design:

• Double-ended: Provides two working tips on a single handle, increasing flexibility.
• There are two blade designs available.
• Smaller: Provides sharper edges for accurate dissection.
• Larger: The tip is blunt, allowing for softer tissue manipulation.
• Slender shanks with depth markings allow for restricted access to the nasal cavity and precise depth assessment during surgery.
• Ergonomic handle: Provides surgeon comfort and perfect control over the device.

Applications:

• Rhinoplasty is the reshaping of the nose for esthetic or functional purposes (for example, to fix a deviated septum).
• Repairing nasal fractures.
• Treating nasal blockages.
• Accessing the underlying bone or cartilage in the nose for further surgical treatments.

Benefits:

• Sharp and blunt ends enable for careful dissection and blunt elevation, reducing tissue injury.
• Depth markings provide accurate manipulation inside the nasal cavity.
• The double-ended design allows for adaptability in meeting a variety of surgical demands.
• Ergonomic handles improve control and comfort during surgery.