Introducing The Weight Bear (TM), an intraoperative simulated weight-bearing device for foot and ankle surgeons that maintains a loaded position hands-free.
Description
The Orthios Weight Bear allows the physician to effectively orient the
foot of a patient in a simulated weight-bearing position and maintain that position hands-free during surgery or while performing imaging. The device allows for different angulations of the foot for simulated weight-bearing when desired by the physician.
The Weight Bear is intended to be used in operating rooms, radiology departments, and/or orthopedic offices. The device is radiolucent, foldable, sterilizable, and reusable.
Indications
The Orthios Weight Bear provides a simulated weight-bearing position and maintains the orientation of the foot for images to be taken. The Weight Bear is intended to be used in operating rooms, radiology departments, and/or orthopedic offices.
Features
- Autoclavable
- Radiolucent with radiopaque positioning strips
- Quick and easy loading
- Lies flat as a working surface
- Portable/easily moveable
- Comfortable elevated position
- Hands-free during imaging
- Reproducible imaging in both A/P and Lateral positions
- Adjustable footpad angle