Wixson Anterior Suspension Hook System
Designed by Richard L. Wixson, MD
Designed for use with a standard operating room table, helps to facilitate elevation of the proximal femur during direct anterior approach THR
Used for femoral preparation after the acetabular component has been implanted. The system consists of:
1) A rotating clamp that can be attached to the operating table side rails over the drapes.
2) A vertical bar that fits into the clamp and comes above the side of the table.
3) A horizontal attachment that fits over the vertical bar and can swing over the wound.
4) A threaded tightening rod that inserts through a slot in the arm of the horizontal attachment and can be used to bring up the proximal femur.
5) A large offset femoral hook that can be placed above the lesser trochanter and around the posterior femoral neck and trochanter base. The handle of the hook has a chain to attach to the threaded tightening rod coming through the horizontal arm.
