Self-retaining retractor used in canine and feline abdominal and orthopedic surgery to hold muscle and fascia apart during approach to the femur and spine. The Gelpi’s sharp tips anchor in soft tissue to provide hands-free exposure during TPLO and hemilaminectomy procedures. Veterinary surgeons adjust the ratchet spread to maintain tension without crushing tissue in small and large animal patients.

Retracts paraspinal musculature in dogs undergoing dorsal laminectomy for intervertebral disc extrusion at T13–L1 and L6–L7. The integrated punch port allows removal of hypertrophic lamina while the retractor maintains exposure of the spinal canal in brachycephalic and dachshund breeds prone to disc disease. Veterinary neurologists use it during hemilaminectomy to access the foraminal disc fragment.

Cuts bone during feline mandibulectomy and canine maxillary tumor resection where controlled bone bites are needed around sensitive neurovascular structures. The veterinary bone-cutting forceps nibble cortical bone at the resection margin of oral tumors in cats and small-breed dogs. Soft-tissue surgeons pair them with Gelpi retractors for oral and maxillofacial oncologic procedures.

Removes osteophytes and abnormal bone during canine hip dysplasia salvage procedures and arthroscopic debridement of the elbow joint. The veterinary double-action rongeur fits within the limited joint space of medium-breed dogs during femoral head ostectomy site preparation. Equine and small-animal orthopedic surgeons use it to smooth the acetabular rim after resection arthroplasty.