The Smith Peterson Bone Osteotome Curved is a reliable instrument used by orthopedic surgeons to cut or shape bone. It is also used to cut out and shape bone grafts in procedures such as non-union fractures repair.Smith-Peterson Bone Osteotome straight has a slightly convex round impaction platform and it features a bulky spindle-shaped handle that extends to a flattened flared blade, which is slightly curved at the end.