Tessier Periosteal Elevator

Description

The Tessier periosteal elevator is a surgical device used in cranial and maxillofacial surgery, particularly for:

Elevating the Periosteum: The periosteum is a strong membrane that surrounds bones. The Tessier elevator lifts this membrane away from the bone without causing damage. This permits surgeons to reach the underlying bone for treatments such as bone grafting and osteotomies (bone cutting).

Soft tissue dissection: The Tessier elevator’s blunt shape allows for the meticulous dissection of soft tissues surrounding the bone.

Here are some relevant details regarding the instrument:

• The design has a flat, thin blade with widths ranging from 6-11mm to suit diverse applications.
• The blade is often somewhat bent to provide access to surgical sites.
• The handle may be flat or inclined depending on the surgeon’s discretion.

Sizes: The normal length is roughly 7 inches (178mm).
Variants: There may be variants, such as Tessier periosteal elevators, although periosteal is the most frequent variety.