A61B2017/0275

DISTRACTION FRAME FOR EFFECTING HIP DISTRACTION

A distraction frame includes a table mount for removably mounting the distraction frame to a surgical table; at least one horizontal strut mounted to the table mount; at least one vertical strut mounted to the at least one horizontal strut; and at least one distractor mounted to the at least one vertical strut, wherein the at least one distractor is configured for connection to a limb of a patient and for applying a distraction force to the limb of the patient; wherein the table mount comprises at least one wheel for selectively supporting the table mount above the floor and the at least one horizontal strut comprises at least one caster for selectively rollably supporting the at least one horizontal strut on the floor so that the distraction frame can be selectively moved to the surgical table supported by the at least one wheel and the at least one caster.

Force-indicating retractor device and methods of use

Devices, systems, and methods for measuring a force applied to a joint during a surgical procedure are disclosed. The device includes an insertion tool, a handle, and one or more force indicators. The insertion tool includes an insertion end and a base end. The one or more force indicators may be attached to the insertion tool and the handle. The insertion end of the device may be inserted into a joint during a surgical procedure and used to apply a force to the joint and/or measure the force using the one or more force indicators when the force is applied.

FORCE-INDICATING RETRACTOR DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE

Devices, systems, and methods for measuring a force applied to a joint during a surgical procedure are disclosed. The device includes an insertion tool, a handle, and one or more force indicators. The insertion tool includes an insertion end and a base end. The one or more force indicators may be attached to the insertion tool and the handle. The insertion end of the device may be inserted into a joint during a surgical procedure and used to apply a force to the joint and/or measure the force using the one or more force indicators when the force is applied.

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ACCESSING AND RETRACTING A CAPSULE OF A JOINT

A method for retracting a capsule of a joint includes forming a cut in the capsule to create a plurality of separated portions of the capsule. A first end of a first length of suture is passed through a first separated portion of the capsule and moved out of the joint. A first end of a second length of suture is passed through a second separated portion of the capsule and moved out of the joint. The first end and a second end of the first length of suture are pulled to retract the first separated portion of the capsule. The first end and a second end of the second length of suture are pulled to retract the second separated portion of the capsule. An arthroscopic procedure is performed in the joint, and the first length of suture and/or the second length of suture is used to close the capsule.