21. NextEdge Surgical SKU 11-1348-17, Bone Retractor /
Hohmann Pattern
Deep orthopedic exposure often depends on a retractor that can obtain stable purchase around
the bone while moving surrounding tissue away from the operative area. The NextEdge Surgical
11-1348-17 Bone Retractor / Hohmann Pattern is designed around this familiar requirement.
Its hooked working end allows the instrument to engage behind or around the bone, while the
broader blade helps maintain separation of the tissue encountered during exposure. The
configuration gives the surgical assistant a defined point of leverage rather than relying on a flat
instrument that may shift more easily.
Important characteristics include:
● Hooked tip: The pointed end provides a secure position around the bone surface.
● Curved blade: The profile helps hold soft tissue away from the area being treated.
● Rigid body: The substantial construction supports steady retraction when tissue
resistance is present.
● Practical handle: The handle gives the assistant or surgeon a secure area for
maintaining the selected position.
The Hohmann pattern is commonly associated with orthopedic exposure, making this
instrument particularly relevant to fracture fixation, joint procedures, and other operations
requiring access to a bone shaft.
Its role is straightforward, but reliable exposure is fundamental to an organized surgical field.
The 11-1348-17 belongs in trays containing specialized bone surgery instruments for orthopedic and trauma procedures.
Add this Hohmann-pattern retractor to your orthopedic set.
