A specialist surgical tool for neurosurgery procedures, especially those involving the spine, is the Cobb Spinal Elevator. With a blade width of 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) and an overall length of 11 inches (28 cm), this particular variant is appropriate for accessing a variety of spinal structures. Usually used to elevate the periosteum and aid in the separation of ligaments and bone during spine procedures, the tool has a slightly curved blade.