Offers the versatility and ability to be used on minimally invasive total hip replacements anteriorly or posteriorly, and can also be useful in spine surgery
• Can be used to hold the hip capsule out of the way for easy visualization, and to allow reaming of the acetabulum without catching the capsule in the reamer
• The ends of the retractor have dull tips to help avoid soft tissue damage
• Wider separation occurs at the deep capsule level
• Holds the muscle out of the way while retracting the capsule