Innovative Medical Products To Introduce De Mayo Ankle Distractor™ at CT Orthopaedic Society Show

May 2, 2013 - PRLog -- PLAINVILLE, Conn. – Innovative Medical Products, a global leader in patient positioning, will introduce the De Mayo Ankle Distractor™ at the Connecticut Orthopaedic Society’s annual meeting, May 10, 2013, at the Farmington Marriott.

The Connecticut Orthopaedic Society represents more than 200 orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut - and their patients. The organization promotes public knowledge of orthopedic medicine and fosters the contribution of medical expertise and information regarding orthopedic medicine for the public good.

In addition to the De Mayo Ankle Distractor™, Innovative Medical Products’ solutions for knee and hip surgeries include the De Mayo Universal Distractor®, De Mayo Knee Positioner®, De Mayo Hip Positioner®, and the Universal Lateral Positioner®.

The De Mayo Ankle Distractor™ is uniquely designed for ankle arthroscopies and trauma procedures. It provides greater surgeon access to the ankle from the end of the OR table, with the surgeon having finite control of the distraction.

Enabling the surgeon to fully control and maintain joint distraction, the De Mayo Universal Distractor® lets the surgeon see into the posterior regions of the joint. Used in conjunction with the distractor, the De Mayo Knee Positioner® allows precise control of flexion, extension, tilt and rotation of the knee during surgery.

The De Mayo Hip Positioner® is a complete hip positioning system that securely holds very thin or very obese patients in the lateral position. For the latter patient, the positioner can be ‘built up’ around the patient so OR personnel don’t have to lift the patient on the operating table, avoiding strenuous exertion and minimizing the risk of a work-related injury.

IMP’s Universal Lateral Positioner® is ideal for any surgery requiring the patient to be fixed in a stable, lateral decubitus position.

About Innovative Medical Products  

Established in 1983, Innovative Medical Products develops and manufactures innovative positioning products to benefit and improve efficiency in the operating room and hospital clinics where patient stability and safety are required. IMP’s 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 www.impmedical.com.