Used for the Delto-Pectoral Approach- can remain in place for fracture reduction, plate positioning, and screw/wire/drill location confirmation.
Used for acromioplasty, rotator cuff repair, and fracture fixation. Contours the humeral head with deltoid retraction allowing extensive exposure. Helps to reduce operative time, assist in fracture reduction, and maintain hardware position without the frequent need for retractor removal and reintroduction. Carbon fiber PEI composite material is strong, lightweight, completely radiolucent, can be steam sterilized, and helps to prevent from marring component surfaces.