by Allison Ellis<\/p>\n
What is a SpeedBump\u2122, you ask? \u00a0Simply put, a SpeedBump\u2122 is an automated,\u00a0hands-free knee positioning device that can be used during almost any knee\u00a0surgery. It can be placed on any standard operating room table and\u00a0goes under the sterile drapes. It is invisible to the eye during the\u00a0surgery but definitely does not go unnoticed. The SpeedBump\u2122 allows the\u00a0surgeon to effortlessly and quickly move the knee to any position needed\u00a0with just the step of a foot pedal. It can allow the leg of the patient to\u00a0fully flex and fully extend, unlike with a sandbag or similar product. The\u00a0foot isn\u0092t locked into place like on stationary positioning devices, which\u00a0allows for even more freedom to manipulate the leg as needed. And for the\u00a0patients that need even more stabilization with the device, there is a\u00a0stationary hip pad that rests up against the hip and thigh of the patient\u00a0for added support. There is no need for an assistant to hold the leg\u00a0during the entire operation, which causes less fatigue and allows the\u00a0assistant to be more productive with their time in the OR. All of this\u00a0makes for a better overall operating room experience.<\/p>\n
The SpeedBump\u2122 is not only great for the surgeon, but is also cost\u00a0effective for the hospital or surgical center. Since the device is\u00a0underneath the sterile field during the entire operation, there is no\u00a0need to autoclave it, which reduces turnover time between cases. Simply\u00a0wiping the device and foot pedal with a sanitizing wipe is all that\u0092’s\u00a0really needed. Disposables for the foot pedal and rotating foot bump are\u00a0also available which would reduce the turnover time even more. The<\/p>\n
SpeedBump\u2122 takes less than 60 seconds to attach to the table and remove\u00a0from the table and takes less than 60 seconds to move from full flexion\u00a0to full extension.<\/p>\n
The device can be purchased or rented, depending on\u00a0the needs and demand of the hospital. And there is a free trial period\u00a0for every hospital or doctor that wants to try it out. Simply put, the\u00a0SpeedBump\u2122 will change the OR experience in a positive manner, for\u00a0everyone who uses it. Let us help improve your OR time today.<\/p>\n