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Vertebra Spreaders

Vertebra Spreader #1 with Ratchet

Vertebra Spreader 5" With Ratchet (Cloward Style) 3/4" Spread

SKU: OVS
Availability: In Stock

Vertebra Spreaders are highly specialized spinal instruments equipped with a precise ratchet mechanism to safely distract and hold vertebral bodies during complex neurosurgical procedures. Manufactured from premium German stainless steel, they ensure exceptional durability and provide surgeons with reliable mechanical leverage and optimal visibility within the intervertebral space.

SKU: G13-1185
Availability: In Stock

The Vertebra Spreader #1, featuring a precise ratchet mechanism, is a highly specialized spinal instrument designed to provide secure, locking distraction between vertebral bodies. Manufactured from premium German stainless steel, this robust instrument ensures exceptional durability and stable mechanical leverage during intricate neurosurgical and spinal fusion procedures.

SKU: G22-802
Availability: In Stock

Designed in the classic Cloward style, this 5" Vertebra Spreader features a specialized ratchet mechanism capable of a precise 3/4" maximum spread. Manufactured from high-grade German stainless steel, this highly resilient spinal instrument delivers exceptional structural exposure and targeted, self-retaining distraction during delicate cervical spine interventions.

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The surgical Vertebra Spreaders are expertly designed for comprehensive spinal interventions, serving as essential instruments for the controlled distraction of the cervical or lumbar spine. Manufactured from high-grade German stainless steel, these reliable ratcheting instruments deliver superior tensile strength and secure, self-retaining expansion, maintaining a completely clear operative field during graft placement or neural decompression.

Key Features of the Vertebra Spreaders:
•   Precise ratchet mechanism designed for controlled, step-by-step vertebral distraction
•   Ergonomic structural profile providing stable mechanical leverage for the operating surgeon
•   Manufactured from long-lasting and corrosion-resistant German stainless steel
•   Consistent performance in demanding spinal fusions and discectomy procedures

Uses & Applications:
•   Safe distraction of vertebral bodies during cervical and lumbar spinal surgeries
•   Exposing tight intervertebral spaces safely for graft insertion or disc removal
•   Enhancing surgical field visualization with a secure, locking mechanical hold

Achieve unparalleled intervertebral exposure and safeguard vital neural structures during your complex spinal procedures; integrate Vertebra Spreaders into your neurosurgical setup today!

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Additional Information

Material:Stainless Steel

Important To Note:  The website images often represent the family product and do not imitate the accurate specifications/ features of the item chosen. The ultimate features will match the specific product’s description that is selected. Therefore, please review the specifications of each product from their description to ensure you order the right product.

Additional Information

Material:Stainless Steel

Vertebra spreaders are most commonly used in spinal fusion, laminectomy, discectomy, and decompression surgeries. Surgeons also rely on them during scoliosis corrections and spinal stabilization procedures where proper intervertebral space is essential. Any operation requiring controlled distraction between vertebral bodies or laminae can benefit from this instrument.

Surgeons trust vertebra spreaders because they provide precise, controlled distraction between spinal segments without damaging surrounding nerves or soft tissue. This improves visibility and access to the surgical site, making procedures safer and more efficient. The tool essentially gives the surgeon a stable working space, which is critical when operating near the spinal cord.

Vertebra spreaders can be used in some cervical spine procedures, but cervical surgery typically requires specifically designed cervical distraction systems due to the limited space and proximity to critical neurovascular structures. For standard ACDF procedures, purpose-built cervical retractor and distractor systems are the preferred choice.

Apply pressure gradually and only enough to gently separate the vertebrae. Excessive force can injure bone, discs, or spinal nerves. Surgeons usually rely on tactile feedback and imaging to guide safe use.

Before use, ensure the instrument is clean, sterilized, and in proper working condition. Check that the locking mechanism and tips move smoothly and are undamaged. Also, confirm the size is suitable for the specific spinal level you’ll operate on.