The Alexis orthopaedic protector shields soft tissue – including skin, fat, muscles and nerves – from contact with abrasive instrumentation and debris at the wound margins. By distributing the force of retraction evenly for optimal exposure of the joint capsule, the Alexis orthopaedic protector enhances visibility in the limited surgical working space.
The Alexis orthopaedic protector is available with a rigid retraction ring for maximum retraction or a flexible retraction ring for maximum versatility.
Three months postoperatively, patients whose procedure had included the use of a protector showed significantly lower rates of hypertrophic scarring than those whose procedure did not.1
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Immediately after surgery
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1. Furuichi S, Mitani S, Kawamoto T, Kikuoka R, Ota Y. Alexis® Orthopedic Protector Provides Wound Protection and Aids in Hypertrophic Scar Prevention in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Cureus. 2024;16(6):e63545. Published 2024 Jun 30. doi:10.7759/cureus.63545
2. Smith ML, Gotmaker R, Hoy GA, et al. Minimizing Propionibacterium acnes contamination in shoulder arthroplasty: use of a wound protector. ANZ J Surg. 2018;88(11):1178-1181. doi:10.1111/ans.14821
3. “Figure 6: A 48-year-old woman, group P.” by Furuichi S, Mitani S, Kawamoto T, et al. (June 30, 2024) Alexis Orthopedic Protector Provides Wound Protection and Aids in Hypertrophic Scar Prevention in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Cureus 16(6): e63545. doi:10.7759/cureus.63545. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0).
4. "Figure 5: A 66-year-old female, group N.” by Furuichi S, Mitani S, Kawamoto T, et al. (June 30, 2024) Alexis Orthopedic Protector Provides Wound Protection and Aids in Hypertrophic Scar Prevention in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Cureus 16(6): e63545. doi:10.7759/cureus.63545. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0).
