A rongeur is used in oral maxillofacial surgery to remove bony fragments or soft tissue. It is also used in hand surgery to cut traumatic amputated bone to allow skin to be closed over the defect. A rongeur can also be used in cadaver dissection lab to break through ribs when removing the anterior chest wall.

What is a pituitary rongeur used for?

Neurosurgery Pituitary Rongeurs are used during surgery to gouge out a piece of bone tissue. They are lightweight, reliable, and atraumatic surgical instruments. They feature a finger ring handle that fits comfortably in hand and provides optimal control over the instrument.

What would a rongeur be used for?

A rongeur is used to débride the remaining cuff of tissue on the medial edge of the patella and create a shallow groove.