Hohmann Bone Retractor

Hohmann Bone Retractor — Product Overview

• The Hohmann Bone Retractor, known in surgical terms as a bone lever, is a single-ended, hand-held orthopedic instrument. It features a curved, flat blade with rounded, leaf-shaped, or square tips, ideally suited for retracting both soft tissues and bone during procedures like hip and knee arthroplasty. Amazon+14enztec.com+14Surtex Instruments+14

• Originating from the early 1900s and attributed to German orthopedic surgeon Georg Walther Hohmann, this retractor was designed to offer better surgical exposure with minimal soft tissue trauma. enztec.com

Key Specifications & Variants

• Blade Widths & Sizes:

  • Available in a spectrum of sizes, ranging from 10 mm to 70 mm blade width. enztec.com+14Hayden Medical+14gSource+14

  • For example, Hayden Medical lists 9¼″ (23.1 cm) retractors in blade widths of 10 mm, 18 mm, 25 mm, and 43 mm. GerMedUSA+11Hayden Medical+11enztec.com+11

  • Specialized models include:

    • Hohmann Retractor 9½″ × 18 mm, with a long tip and 2 holes — premium German stainless steel, reusable. gSource+14gSource+14GerMedUSA+14

    • 10½″ × 22 mm (rounded end, 3 holes)

    • 10½″ × 24 mm (rounded end, 1 hole)

    • 10½″ × 65 mm (teardrop end, 1 hole)

    • 10½″ × 70 mm (rounded end, 2 holes) — equivalent to major brands like Jarit, Zimmer, Aesculap, and Synthes. gSource

• Mini-Hohmann:

  • Compact variants—6½″ long, with blade widths of 6 mm or 8 mm—are tailored for more delicate areas near joints or in tight workspaces. YouTube+3enztec.com+3orthomedinc.com+3

• Construction & Finish:

  • Typically crafted from premium German or U.S. surgical-grade stainless steel, ensuring durability, corrosion resistance, and repeated sterilization capability. new-medinstruments.com+2gSource+2

• Design Variations:

  • Multiple configurations are available to suit different surgical needs:

    • Bent / Angled

    • Straight

    • Narrow / Wide

    • Double-bent

    • Square or leaf-shaped tips

  • These variations ensure adaptability to different anatomical contours and surgical approaches. bossinstruments.com+14enztec.com+14GerMedUSA+14

Clinical Applications & Advantages

• Orthopedic Procedures:

  • Commonly employed in hip and knee arthroplasty, fracture repair, and general orthopedic surgeries. Hayden Medical+2Hayden Medical+2

  • The blade design allows surgeons to retract tissues without applying excessive pressure, improving exposure while minimizing tissue trauma. enztec.com+1

• Versatile Retraction:

  • Because it’s handheld and doesn’t lock, the retractor offers dynamic control. Surgeons—or assistants—can quickly reposition it to adjust visibility and leverage. gSource

Image SEO & Meta Description

Image SEO

• Alt Text:
  Hohmann Bone Retractor stainless steel curved blade orthopedic bone lever

• Image Title:
  Hohmann Bone Retractor – Orthopedic Lever Retractor

• Image Caption:
  Hohmann Bone Retractor with curved flat blade and ring handle, ideal for retraction in hip and knee surgery.

• Image Description:
  Stainless steel Hohmann Bone Retractor featuring a curved, flat blade and ergonomic ring handle—offers precise bone and tissue retraction in orthopedic procedures like hip arthroplasty.

Meta Description (approx. 150 characters)
“Hohmann Bone Retractor—a curved, single-ended orthopedic retractor in surgical-grade stainless steel, available in various blade sizes for hip & knee exposure.”

Suggested Internal Linking for Surgivalley Website

To boost site navigation and SEO, consider linking the Hohmann Bone Retractor page to related instruments and sections:

• “Explore our Orthopedic Retractors Collection” — link to your category page for retractor instruments.

• “See Gelpi Retractor with Cerebellar Tips” — links to your Gelpi product page.

• “Learn about Hayes Bone Retractor” — links to your Hayes product page.

• “Quality Assurance & Certifications” — link to your instrumentation standards page.

Example in content:

“For deep and steady exposure in joint surgeries, consider pairing the Hohmann Bone Retractor with the precision of our Gelpi Retractor—all instruments uphold Surgivalley’s strict quality assurance standards.”

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