Cerkes Medial Oblique Osteotome — Overview

The Cerkes Medial Oblique Osteotome (S5-128-00 family) is a fine bone-cutting instrument available in 3.0mm and 4.0mm widths, used in rhinoplasty for the medial oblique osteotomy — a specific bone cut in the nasal osteotomy sequence, associated with the technique refinements of Turkish rhinoplasty surgeon Yves Saban and colleague Ali Cerkes, whose name this instrument carries.

The Medial Oblique Osteotomy

In modern rhinoplasty technique, nasal bone mobilization is often broken into distinct cuts — medial, lateral, and sometimes an intermediate or oblique osteotomy — rather than a single continuous cut, allowing more controlled and predictable in-fracture of the nasal bones. The medial oblique cut specifically addresses the junction between the medial and lateral osteotomy lines, helping avoid an uncontrolled or unpredictable bone fracture pattern at that junction, which can otherwise produce visible irregularities after healing.

Two Widths

The 3.0mm width suits finer, more conservative cuts; the 4.0mm width is used where a slightly broader cut is needed. Both are fine enough for the precise, targeted nature of this specific osteotomy step.

Clinical Use

This osteotome is used specifically in rhinoplasty by surgeons practicing the medial oblique osteotomy technique as part of a structured, multi-step nasal bone mobilization sequence.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with a hardened, precisely ground cutting edge.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable in both widths. The cutting edge should be inspected before each use for nicks or dulling.

Ordering

The Cerkes Medial Oblique Osteotome is available as S5-128-03 (3.0mm) and S5-128-04 (4.0mm). Scatter Instruments supplies this range internationally to hospitals, rhinoplasty surgery centers, and distributors, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.