It is used to immobilize the affected limb during knee surgery.
Leg Positioner
Provides stable positioning of the knee during surgery
Allows the leg to be manipulated into the desired position and securely locked in place. It has the necessary adjustments to tilt, rotate, and flex or extend the knee. Extension/flexion adjustments can be made with quick release of the ratchet. In use, the base plate is clamped onto the operating table with the vertical side bar. The base plate is then draped and the sterile support plate lowered into the base plate. The patient’s foot is wrapped into the foot support with a sterile bandage (additional padding may be used for thin tibias). The complete unit is steam and gas sterilizable. One Sterile Pad & Bandage kit was attached free of charge for first purchase.
This is a huge leap forward for the surgeon and patient alike for total knee replacements. The ball-track system at the heel of the leg holder places the operative leg in flexion, extension, tilt and rotation.