Cobb Elevator - 3/8" Length

The Cobb elevator is a periosteal elevator used mainly in spine and orthopedic surgery. Its flat, slightly cupped blade strips muscle and periosteum from the lamina, spinous processes and other bone surfaces to expose the bone. This model has a 3/8" working end, a narrow size for smaller exposures.

What the Cobb elevator is used for

• Subperiosteal dissection in spinal fusion and laminectomy
• Stripping muscle from the spine and long bones
• Preparing bone surfaces before fixation or grafting

Key details

• Blade: 3/8"
• Flat, slightly cupped blade with a sharp edge
• Stainless steel, reusable and autoclavable

Choosing a width

Cobb elevators come in widths from about 1/4" to 1". Narrow blades suit small or cervical exposures; wider blades suit lumbar spine and long bones. See the Cobb spinal elevator 1/4" wide and all periosteal elevators.

FAQ

Is a Cobb elevator a dental instrument? No. It is a spinal and orthopedic periosteal elevator.

Order the Cobb elevator from DDP Elite USA in Miami. Free US shipping, free 30-day returns and a 5-year warranty.