Lambotte Bone Hook
Hand-held hook used in orthopaedic surgery to retract, lift and manipulate bone and adjacent tissue at the operative site.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Lambotte Bone Hook
The Lambotte bone hook is a single hand-held hook on a straight handle, used in orthopaedic surgery to engage bone and pull it into position or hold it out of the way. Instrument catalogues group bone hooks with manipulators and note that they are very often used as retractors.
Listings show both blunt and sharp-tipped versions, and the curvature and angle of the hook vary between makers. Blunt hooks are intended to limit injury to surrounding structures; sharp versions bite into bone for a more positive hold.
The Lambotte name is also attached to other orthopaedic instruments, including bone holding forceps and osteotomes, so buyers should confirm that a listing refers to the hook.
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
- Bone manipulation during orthopaedic procedures
- Retraction of bone fragments and tissue
Variations, sizes & configurations
Shapes
- Curved
- Straight
- Angled
Jaw, tip & blade configurations
- Sharp
Specifications vary by manufacturer. Confirm exact dimensions and patterns in the manufacturer’s catalogue.
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor Instruments | Lambotte Bone Hook (RI-S-2989) | RI-S-2989 | Official site ↗ |
1 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 Lambotte Bone Hook
What is a Lambotte Bone Hook used for?
Hand-held hook used in orthopaedic surgery to retract, lift and manipulate bone and adjacent tissue at the operative site.
Which configurations of the Lambotte Bone Hook are documented?
This guide records these variations, shapes: Curved, Straight and Angled; jaw, tip or blade: Sharp. See variations, sizes & configurations for the full list.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Lambotte Bone Hook?
1 item matching this pattern is listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Rigor Instruments (1). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Lambotte Bone Hook?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Lambotte Bone Hook include Rigor Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Lambotte Bone Hook?
Other bone instruments in this directory include Doyen Bone Mallet, Heath Mallet, Kern Bone Holding Forceps and Williger Bone Mallet. See all bone instruments.
What should I check when sourcing bone instruments?
- Pattern and size: compare the pattern and size of the working end with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample. For the Lambotte Bone Hook this page records Curved, Straight and Angled shapes and Sharp 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/general-surgical-instruments/lambotte-bone-hook-ri-s-2989/
- instrumentarium.ca/ca_en/lambotte-bone-hook-blunt-27cm-77-10-50.html
- remma.fr/en/model/hand-held-retractor-crochet-a-os-de-lambotte-26cm
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/B382SD914772330
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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