Tebbetts Lateral Guarded Osteotome

Description

The Tebbetts Lateral Guarded Osteotome is a specialist surgical device used during rhinoplasty surgeries to make accurate incisions to the lateral nasal bones. Here’s a full summary of its main features:

Purpose:

• Rhinoplasty involves precise fracturing and reshaping of the lateral nasal bones.
• Allows for regulated osteotomies (bone cutting) to alter the nose breadth and bridge.

Design:

Guarded tip: This is the instrument’s distinctive characteristic. The tip has a flat, smooth surface that minimizes the depth of the cut, limiting injury to the underlying structures.
Ergonomic handle: Offers surgeons a pleasant and stable grip for precise manipulation during delicate operations.
Serrated or rectangular base: This design feature increases stability and control while tapping the Osteotome with a mallet.
Knurled rounded portion allows fingertip rotation for accurate manipulation and angled osteotomy cuts.
Length: Typically approximately 8 inches (20 cm) to provide enough reach while keeping the surgeon’s hands out of the hammering zone.
Material:

• Made of high-quality, surgical-grade stainless steel for strength and sharpness.
• Passivated for improved corrosion resistance.
• Frequently polished to reduce friction and promote smooth operation.

Benefits:

• Allows for safe and controlled osteotomies of the lateral nasal bones.
• Improves precision in sculpting the nasal bridge and narrowing its breadth.
• Ergonomic design minimizes hand fatigue during operation.
• Reusable and sterile for several operations.