Inventors:
Louis U. Bigliani - Englewood NJ
Evan L. Flatow - New York NY
Delfreda L. Norman - Fort Wayne IN
Jeffery A. VanDiepenbos - Syracuse IN
Michael Yargosz - Warsaw IN
Assignee:
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - New York NY
International Classification:
A61B 1700
Abstract:
The invention is directed to an orthopaedic retractor frame assembly (10) for use during orthopaedic surgery at an incision site associated with a limb of a patient. The retractor frame assembly (10) includes a retractor frame (16) for placement adjacent the incision site. A limb attachment device (22) is connected to the retractor frame (16) and is configured for connection with a limb of the patient, whereby the retractor frame (16) is held at a desired orientation relative to the incision site. In addition, the retractor frame assembly (10) provides for retractor instruments (18) to be adjustably positioned relative to the retractor frame (16).