A Ballenger knife bayonet is a specialized surgical instrument used in nasal surgeries like rhinoplasty and septoplasty to precisely cut and shape cartilage and bone. Its primary uses include correcting a deviated septum, reducing enlarged turbinates, and making intricate incisions for cosmetic or functional purposes. The key feature is a swiveling blade that allows the surgeon to make precise cuts without repositioning their hand.

Septoplasty:

Used to correct a deviated septum by precisely cutting and removing cartilage.

Rhinoplasty:

Employed to sculpt and shape nasal cartilage and bone during cosmetic or reconstructive nose surgery.

Submucous resection:

Assists in the complete resection of the cartilaginous septum.

Turbinate reduction:

Helps in reducing the size of enlarged turbinates in the nasal cavities.