Penfields Elevators 1, 2, 3 and 4

Close-up Picture of Instruments

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• USC Neurosurgery

• OR Video (#3 Penfield being used)

• OR Video (#4 Penfield being used)

• Penfield elevators are referred to by their numbered names 1, 2, 3 and 4 (respectively from top to bottom in photo provided).
• They have various ends on each instrument.
• They can be used for various reasons such as periosteal elevators, soft tissue dissection, used for bone wax placement for bone hemostasis in small to reach places, etc...