In a recent study of 1,000 hip arthroscopies performed without the use of a perineal post, investigators found that the procedure allowed for safe, adequate, reproducible access to the hip joint without groin-related soft tissue or nerve complications.1
Designed to mitigate heel slip for improved patient outcomes.3
References
1. Omer Mei-Dan, MD et. al. Hip Distraction Without a Perineal Post. March 2018, The American Journal of Sports Medicine
2. Data on file, Stryker, DHD13364, “Hip Distractor, Evaluation of Distracted Space and Imaging”
3. Data on file, Stryker, DHD13315, “Hip Distractor Competitor Boot Heel Slip, Flame Deflection, and Table Top Pad Shear Detachment Force Benchmarking Report”
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