HIP INSTRUMENTS • surgical tools – measuring aids

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AccuAngle Indicator
Cannestra Hip Length Gauge
Leg Length Caliper
NEW! Hurst Alpha Angle Tool
Lombardi Self-Holding
X-ray Magnification Marker
Ruler with 45° Angle Handle
Ruler with Right Angle Handle
Sanders Femoral Neck Cutting Blocks
Sterilizable Level
Wixson Leg Length Gauge
 
 
 
 


AccuAngle Indicator

Helps to accurately predetermine angles for acetabular cup positioning and insertion

Designed by S. David Stulberg, MD,
A. Llinas, MD and J. Navas, MD


AccuAngle Indicator

Now includes two magnets along the bottom for hands-free use

AccuAngle Indicator

Bottom Profile with Magnets

Designed to allow the surgeon to consistently and quickly achieve the desired component position during each step of acetabular preparation and component positioning: acetabular reaming, trial component positioning, and actual component insertion.

Calibrated from 0 to 45°, the indicator may be used on the reamer shaft, the trial cup shaft and the cup impactor shaft.

Steam sterilizable without vacuum.

AccuAngle Indicator

Product No: 1325
Dimensions: 4" x 2"
Patent Pending
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Cannestra Hip Length Gauge

Helps determine leg length and hip offset in total hip arthroplasty, including minimally invasive techniques

Designed by Vince Cannestra, MD


Cannestra Hip Length Gauge

The set consists of one Ruler, one Pin Inserter/ Extractor Handle, one 100mm Pin and one 130mm Pin.

Cannestra Hip Length Gauge

Product No: 1327
Includes Sterilization Case
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Hurst Alpha Angle Tool

Used for the quick measurement of the alpha angle and lateral center-edge angle from both plain hip radiographs or digital images displayed on a computer monitor

Designed by Jason M Hurst, MD


Hurst Alpha Angle Tool

Hurst Alpha Angle Tool

 

To measure the alpha angle from lateral radiographs, the device is held up to the computer monitor or light box with the center screw of the tool placed in the center of the femoral head. The concentric circles are used as a "perfect circle" reference for the femoral head so that the center screw can be placed in the absolute center. The "0 degree line" is then placed down the center of the femoral neck. The outer disc with the dashed line is then rotated until it first intersects with the region of femoral head asphericity. The corresponding angle measurement is the representative alpha angle.

Hurst Alpha Angle Tool

To measure the lateral center-edge angle from AP radiographs, the center screw of the tool is placed in the center of the femoral head using the concentric circles to center the device. The "0 degree line" is then directed vertically on the pelvis. The outer disc with the dashed line is rotated until it intersects with the lateral edge of the acetabular rim. The corresponding angle measurement is the representative lateral center-edge angle.

Product No: 2018
Diameter: 4.5"
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Leg Length Caliper

Designed to help measure and evaluate pre- and post-THR leg length in conjunction with X-ray calibration and clinical judgement

Designed by Michael Koonin, MD



Leg Length Caliper


Utilizes a 5/32" (4mm) pin in the wound just proximal to the acetabulum and a 1/8" (3.2mm) pin in the greater trochanter. (The soft tissue is cleared away and a single drill hole is drilled in the trochanter to accomodate the distal pin, and the hole is marked with methyline blue so it can be easily found.) Alternatively, a 7.3mm cannulated screw that accepts a 3.2mm pin may be used in the greater trochanter. Using the sliding caliper, the difference in leg length measurement before hip dislocation and after the THR procedure helps show the change in leg length.



Product No: 1195
Set Includes Caliper, Sterilizable Level, and Sterilization Case

Individual/Replacement Product No’s:
1195-01 [Caliper Only]
Overall Length: 4.5-6.5"
1180 [Sterilizable Level Only]
Dimensions: 2.125" x .5" x .5"
1025 [Sterilization Case]

Sterilizable Level

Included in Leg Length Caliper Set

Sterilizable Level

Helps to ensure the leg is in the same plane when initially putting the leg length caliper on and when reattaching the caliper.
Leg Length Caliper
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Lombardi Self-holding X-ray Magnification Marker

Helps to remove the variable of X-Ray magnification factor
from the process of Orthopedic templating

Designed by Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD


Lombardi Self-holding X-ray Magnification Marker

The flexible, adjustable arm can help reduce patient (and technologist) embarrassment or discomfort when it is required to be positioned in a sensitive area such as the inner thigh.

Fully positionable, this orthopedic X-Ray calibration and marking device features a 1" (25.4mm) stainless steel ball which, when properly positioned at bone level on a precise anatomical plane, will be this exact size when viewed from all angles, allowing it be used as a calibration marker in surgical planning software applications, helping to gauge the size of other components on that plane. This helps establish precise anatomical measurement.

Product No: 2672
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Ruler with 45° Angle Handle

Designed by Richard Sanders, MD


Ruler with 45° Angle Handle

Ideal for measuring the distance from the lesser trochanter to the center of the trial femoral head during femoral sizing.

Product No: 1430
Overall Length: 5"
Ruler Dimensions: 2.5" x .5"
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Ruler with Right Angle Handle

Designed to be used to measure the femoral head/neck length



Ruler with Right Angle Handle

Designed to be used to measure the femoral head/neck length. Very helpful in minimally invasive surgery.

Product No: 1450
Overall Length: 4.25"
Ruler Dimensions: 2.5" x .5"
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Sanders Femoral Neck Cutting Blocks

Designed to help with the accurate placement of the femoral neck osteotomy in total hip surgery

Designed by Richard A. Sanders, MD


Sanders Femoral Neck Cutting Blocks

Sanders Femoral Neck Cutting Blocks

Used to measure the distance from the proximal end of the lesser trochanter to the level of the femoral neck osteotomy. The desired level of the femoral neck osteotomy is determined by preoperative planning. The exact level of the femoral osteotomy helps with leg length, either maintaining equal leg length or correcting leg length discrepancies.

Product No’s:
4555 • 5 x 10 mm
4560 • 10 x 10 mm
4565 • 10 x 15 mm
4570 • 10 x 20 mm
4575 • 10 x 25 mm
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Sterilizable Level

Steam sterilizable for use in surgery



Sterilizable Level

Helpful in hip surgery to ensure the leg is in the same position when checking leg length.

Product No: 1180
Dimensions: 2.125" x .5" x .5"
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Wixson Leg Length Gauge

Used for interoperative leg length measurement during minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty

Designed by R.L. Wixson, MD


Wixson Leg Length Gauge

Fits in 5/64 drill hole in trochanter underneath fascia and skin incision. Measures to a skin mark over the iliac crest with the leg supported in a standardized position (e.g. resting on a Mayo stand).

Wixson Leg Length Gauge

Wixson Leg Length Gauge
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Product No:
1210-02 [2" depth]
1210-03 [2.75" depth]
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