General Shoulder Instruments Facilitate approach Retract soft tissue glenoid exposure

Introduction In shoulder surgery, the approach is of primary importance. The challenge arises from the regional complexity of anatomical structures and layers, which impede wide access to bony structures. Therefore, special surgical strategies are necessary for preservation of soft tissue and careful exposure. Various dedicated shoulder instruments are now available to facilitate deltoid retraction, and humeral head and glenoid exposure, while assisting in preserving the soft tissue during surgery.

General Shoulder Instruments. Retractors and spreaders for use in shoulder surgery. Deltoid retraction – For gentle retraction of the deltoid muscle in order to expose the proximal humerus. – For subscapularis retraction in order to expose the anterior glenoid rim. Delta Retractor – For gentle, superior retraction of the deltoid muscle. Levered against the acromion, the pointed tip slides under the deltoid to expose the subacromial space. Delta Retractor, pointed – For stable deltoid retraction. The ring engages the greater tuberosity, thus preventing distal slippage of the retractor. Ring Retractor,...

Humeral head exposure – For moderate, posterior humeral retraction in order to release the anterior capsule, inferior capsule, the subscapularis and to expose the axillary nerve. Very distal angulation provides a better working space. Ring Retractor Ring Retractor, narrow – For exposing the humeral head, i.e.: in order to obtain anterior dislocation of the humeral head. This retractor functions similar to a shoehorn. Bone Retractor, humeral head Very distal angulation

General Shoulder Instruments. Retractors and spreaders for use in shoulder surgery. Glenoid exposure Shoulder Spreader, left bend – For lateral retraction of the humeral head in order to gain access to the posterior capsule. – For distal retraction of the humerus in order to gain access to the subacromial space. – For posterior retraction of the humerus in order to gain access to the subacromial space. Shoulder Spreader, right bend Teeth and ring opening for optimal grip

– For orthogonal glenoid exposure. Slight distal angulation provides better retraction of the humeral head. The drop shape creates a comfortable working space for the reamer. Ring Retractor, drop-shaped Ring Retractor, drop-shaped, narrow Delta Retractor Drop shape for additional reamer guidance Slight distal angulation

General Shoulder Instruments. Retractors and spreaders for use in shoulder surgery. Ordering Information Sets 01.401.039 General Shoulder Instruments Set Vario Case for General Shoulder Instruments Lid, size 1⁄1, for Vario Case Bone Retractor, Humeral Head Ring Retractor Ring Retractor, narrow Ring Retractor, drop-shaped Ring Retractor, drop-shaped, narrow Ring Retractor, delta-shaped Shoulder Spreader, left bend Shoulder Spreader, right bend Delta Retractor, pointed Synthes and Vario Case are trademarks of Synthes, Inc. or its affiliates Delta Retractor All technique guides are available as...