Orthopedic Periosteal Elevator

Controlled Periosteal Elevation for Surgical Access

The Cloward Style Periosteal Elevator #3 is an elevator designed to separate and elevate periosteal tissue during surgical exposure. Its focused instrument profile supports controlled tissue handling where clear access and deliberate manipulation are important, including workflows in General Surgery and Neurosurgery. The #3 designation identifies the instrument size for consistent selection within an elevator set. By providing a purpose-specific option for periosteal elevation, it can help organize routine instrument handling and support precise, stepwise exposure without requiring a broader or less targeted tool for this task.

Use Cases

• Elevating periosteal tissue during surgical exposure in General Surgery.
• Supporting controlled periosteal dissection and tissue retraction when access to the operative area is needed.
• Using as part of a Neurosurgery instrument set for periosteal elevation tasks.
• Selecting a size-numbered elevator for consistent instrument identification during setup and procedural workflow.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess the elevator according to facility protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the working end before and after use for visible soil, damage, or changes that could affect handling.
• Handle the elevator carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to help protect its working surface.
• Store the instrument in a manner that keeps it protected and readily identifiable within the surgical instrument set.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.