Sklar Badgley Retractor, Grooved Blunt
A 6-1/2 inch grooved, blunt retractor used to hold back muscle and soft tissue during hip and pelvic orthopedic surgery. It is supplied for repeated sterilization and reuse in hospital and clinic settings.
The Sklar Badgley Retractor is a 6-1/2 inch orthopedic retractor with a grooved, blunt blade measuring 2 by 1-3/4 inches, used to hold back muscle and soft tissue during hip and pelvic surgery. The grooved surface of the blade is designed to seat securely against bone or soft tissue, helping to maintain retraction position throughout the procedure without slipping as the surgeon works nearby.
Its blunt tip reduces the risk of injury to surrounding neurovascular structures while still providing the firm exposure that deep orthopedic dissection requires, particularly around the hip joint where anatomy is compact and retraction needs to be both strong and controlled. This retractor is typically used during total hip replacement, hip fracture fixation, and other pelvic and proximal femur procedures where the surgical approach passes through several muscle layers before reaching bone.
It is a standard component of orthopedic hip and pelvic surgery trays, used by orthopedic and trauma surgeons, and is built as a solid, single piece instrument for repeated sterilization and long service life.
