Knee Retractor

Knee Retractors — Overview & Surgical Use

Definition
Knee retractors are hand-held surgical instruments used to gently retract soft tissues and expose the distal femur and proximal tibia during knee surgeries, such as arthroplasty and ligament repairs.Amazon+14GerMedUSA+14surgicalinstruments.com+14

Primary Applications

• Commonly used in total knee replacement to protect critical structures like the posterior cruciate (PCL) ligament and medial/lateral ligaments during precise bone cuts.Kapp Surgical Instrument Inc.+1

• Operate by manually displacing soft tissues for better visibility and access. They are especially valuable in meniscectomies and arthrotomies.Amazon+12MPR Orthopedics+12GerMedUSA+12

Common Types & Design Features

Material & Craftsmanship
These instruments are made from high-grade stainless steel (German or U.S.), often with a satin finish for durability and sterilization.new-medinstruments.com+13gSource+13enztec.com+13

Clinical Benefits

• Enhanced Exposure: These retractors are indispensable in providing a clear operative field, especially during knee implant procedures.gervetusa.com+15Kapp Surgical Instrument Inc.+15Kapp Surgical Instrument Inc.+15

• Tissue Protection: Designed to shield vital ligaments like the PCL during retraction.MPR Orthopedics+9Kapp Surgical Instrument Inc.+9MPR Orthopedics+9

• Precision & Control: Hand-held design offers surgeons dynamic positioning and sensitivity across various tissue densities.enztec.com+2Kapp Surgical Instrument Inc.+2

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Example integration:

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Image SEO & Meta Description

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  Knee Retractor stainless steel Z-retractor Blount-type for knee surgery

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   Z-Retractor & Blount Knee Retractor

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  Stainless steel Z-retractor (Doane) and Blount Knee Retractor designed for precise tissue retraction during knee surgery.

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  High-quality stainless steel knee retractors including Z-retractor and Blount models, engineered to expose distal femur and tibial plateau during orthopedic procedures.

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