Capener Osteotome
Also known as: Capener lamina gouge (related gouge pattern)
A long-handled orthopaedic osteotome of the Capener pattern, sold in graded widths; the name is also used for lamina gouges in spinal sets.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Capener Osteotome
The Capener osteotome is a straight orthopaedic osteotome with a long handle, used like other osteotomes to cut bone when tapped with a mallet. Manufacturers list it in a series of blade widths, and UK suppliers include a run of Capener osteotomes in large osteotome sets for general orthopaedic osteotomy work.
The Capener name is also attached to lamina gouges, including bayonet-tip forms, which are curved-blade instruments for removing bone in spinal surgery. These are separate instruments from the straight osteotome, so the full description matters when ordering.
Widths, handle material and overall length vary by manufacturer.
Product reference: Rigor Instruments — official product page. The listed company is shown as a source; check the catalogue for its role as manufacturer or supplier.
Common uses
- Orthopaedic osteotomy
Variations, sizes & configurations
Shapes
- Straight
Jaw, tip & blade configurations
- Delicate
Specifications vary by manufacturer. Confirm exact dimensions and patterns in the manufacturer’s catalogue.
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
14 items listed in manufacturers’ own online catalogues, with sizes and model numbers as published. Check the exact item on the manufacturer’s page before ordering.
Companies offering this instrument
Rigor Instruments
Sialkot, Pakistan
Sialkot surgical instrument manufacturer with its own factory, offering spine, laparoscopy and obstetrics instruments and custom orders.
Shown only where the company’s own catalogue or website lists this instrument.
Further reading
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Questions about the Capener Osteotome
What is a Capener Osteotome used for?
A long-handled orthopaedic osteotome of the Capener pattern, sold in graded widths; the name is also used for lamina gouges in spinal sets.
What other names is the Capener Osteotome known by?
The Capener Osteotome is also known as Capener lamina gouge (related gouge pattern).
Which configurations of the Capener Osteotome are documented?
This guide records these variations, shapes: Straight; jaw, tip or blade: Delicate. See variations, sizes & configurations for the full list.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Capener Osteotome?
14 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Sklar Surgical Instruments (8) and Rigor Instruments (6). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Capener Osteotome?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Capener Osteotome include Rigor Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Capener Osteotome?
Other osteotomes & chisels in this directory include Dahmen Osteotome, Hibbs Osteotome, Lambotte Osteotome and Lexer Osteotome. See all osteotomes & chisels.
What should I check when sourcing osteotomes and chisels?
- Pattern and size: compare the blade width, the edge profile and the length with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample. For the Capener Osteotome this page records Straight shapes and Delicate tips.
- Material: confirm the exact steel grade or alloy in the supplier’s documentation, such as the material specification or certificate.
- Finish and any coating, as stated by the supplier.
- Regulatory marking or registration required in your target market (see medical device certifications).
- Reprocessing: the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Sources
- rigorinstruments.com/neuro-surgical-instruments/capener-osteotome-30mm-straight-neuro-surgical-instrument-ri-1-1056/
- rigorinstruments.com/neuro-surgical-instruments/capener-osteotome-25mm-straight-neuro-surgical-instrument-ri-1-1056/
- rigorinstruments.com/neuro-surgical-instruments/capener-osteotome-20mm-straight-neuro-surgical-instrument-ri-1-1056/
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/10649111382116
- surgicalholdings.co.uk/large-osteotome-set.html
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00192896088443
- ulrich-swiss.ch/media/filer_public/ba/0f/ba0f174e-0bc6-4be1-92f9-90a25b6635a2/product_catalog_chisels__osteotomes_en_v11.pdf
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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Related instruments
Dahmen Osteotome
A Dahmen-pattern bone instrument with a synthetic handle, listed in straight and angled forms; the name also appears on Dahmen gouges.
Hibbs Osteotome
Osteotome/chisel pattern listed in official manufacturer catalogues, with straight, curved, delicate, sharp versions.
Lambotte Osteotome
A widely used orthopaedic osteotome family of the Lambotte pattern, made in straight, curved, angled and mini versions for cutting bone.
Lexer Osteotome
An orthopaedic osteotome of the Lexer pattern, usually with a synthetic handle, made in a wide range of widths and in mini and gouge forms.