straight, 2.0 mm x 3.0 mm cup, 6″ (15.5 cm) Elverstone Rongeur is a versatile instrument that can be used in manipulation of many different tissues areas in neurosurgical procedures. More specifically ti can e used in spinal procedures such as discectomies or hemidiscectomies in which herniated discs need to be removed as a while or sectioned. These procedures can be used to treat pain and other associated spinal and systemic problems. This rongeur is comprised of premium German operating-room grade stainless steel.