Innovative Medical Products Introduces New Technique for Femoral Distraction

Feb. 2, 2009 - PRLog -- PLAINVILLE, Conn., USA- Innovative Medical Products (www.impmedical.com), an industry leader in patient positioning devices for orthopedic surgical procedures, has announced the De Mayo Universal Distractor™, a new patent-pending device that delivers precise, finite femoral distraction with a completely unobstructed view of the operative site. Reducing procedure time for Unicompartmental, Arthroscopies, ACL and TKA surgeries, the unique distractor eliminates the need for lamina spreaders, the use of a bone hook or manually pulling on the femur at the thigh throughout the surgical procedure.

The De Mayo Universal Distractor™, used in conjunction with the De Mayo Knee Positioner™, is a sterile external device that allows the surgeon to independently control the distracting of the knee joint. The distractor applies finite pressure to separate the joint space by means of a handle on the device that incrementally pumps the required tension.

In addition, the device features a sterile, patent-pending Pressure Protector Pad that protects the popliteal area of the knee from direct pressure to the popliteal nerve and soft tissue. Designed with an inner core of dense, non-collapsible plastic material covering the square tube portion of the distractor, the pad cannot roll or rotate. This Pressure Protector Pad provides a wide distribution of forces protecting the delicate structures of the knee.

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About Innovative Medical Products: Established in 1983, Innovative Medical Products is focused on developing innovative products to benefit and improve efficiency in the operating room and hospital clinics where patient stability and positioning are required. Its products are designed to provide accuracy for the surgeon, save time for operating room personnel, and benefit the overall patient surgical experience. For more information, visit http://www.impmedical.com