8-1/4″ (21.0 cm) Love Bayonet Nerve Root Retractor is ideally used in neurosurgical procedures that require retraction of the nerve root. This retractor can be used to elevate and protect a nerve root while if it is within the surgical field but needs to remain uninjured. The bayonet style of this retractor allows it to slip between small areas without causing disturbance. Additionally the very tip of this retractor features a small curved hook that increases its ability to anchor itself to aid in retraction.