Lumbar Interbody Spreader

4″ (10.2 cm) arm length, maximum opening 2-3/4″ (7.0 cm) Markham Meyerding Hemilaminectomy Retractor is crafted for use in orthopedic neurosurgical procedures that require removal of half of the lamina. This type of procedure can be used to help in decompression of the spinal cord. The unique design of this instrument reflects its use in hemilaminectomy as only one side features a blade with a toothed edge. This instrument is available with the blade on the right arm on blade on left arm depending on which half of the vertebral arch is being removed.