Foot and Ankle Instruments
Foot and ankle surgery works in a tight, tendon-dense area with little soft tissue over the bone, so exposure matters. This collection covers the retractors, spreader and bone forceps used to open the field, hold tissue clear and control bone during foot and ankle procedures.
What’s in This Collection
Self-retaining retractors. The Gelpi Crossover Retractor and the Weitlaner Retractor (with solid blades, or sharp) spread an incision and hold it open, which frees the surgeon’s hands. Solid blades spread tissue broadly, and sharp prongs grip tissue more firmly. Check the product page for the pattern you need.
Hand-held retractors. The Modified Mini Hohmann Retractors (multiple sizes) lever and protect soft tissue around bone in small joints and tight spaces.
Spreader. The Calcaneal Spreader (10cm, 6mm serrated blade) is a small spreader for separating bone or joint surfaces in calcaneal and other foot work.
Bone forceps. The Lewin Bone Forceps (7", slightly curved) grip bone and bone fragments during reduction and fixation.
Choosing Instruments
Choose a self-retaining retractor when you need sustained, hands-free exposure, and a Hohmann when you need to move or protect tissue as you work. Pick blade style and size to suit the depth and the tissue. Small, fine instruments suit the confined spaces of the foot.
Care
Clean joints, ratchets and serrations of tissue and bone debris immediately after use and check that ratchets lock and release smoothly. Sterilize according to your facility’s protocol.
Related Instruments
For plating foot and ankle fractures, see Rib, Pelvic & Foot Implants, Small Fragment Standard, Large Fragment – Standard and Mini Fragment Implants. To place fixation, see Bone Drills, Kirschner Wires, Orthopedic Screws and Screw Holding Forceps, Taps & Countersinks. To hold bone and plates, see Bone Holding Forceps and Bone Plate Holding Forceps. For more retraction, see Bone Retractors and Levers and Retractors and Spreader. For complete kits, see the Hand and Foot Surgery Instrument Set and Hand And Foot Mallet Set, or browse all Orthopedic Instruments.
Ordering
Peak Surgicals supplies foot and ankle instruments in bulk to hospitals, clinics and distributors worldwide, with international shipping. Contact our team for current stock and wholesale pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a self-retaining retractor?
It holds an incision open on its own, usually with a ratchet or spring, so the surgeon’s hands are free. Gelpi and Weitlaner are common patterns.
What’s the difference between a Gelpi and a Weitlaner retractor?
Both are self-retaining. They differ in blade and prong design, so choose by the tissue and the depth of the incision.
What is a Hohmann retractor used for?
It levers and holds soft tissue away from bone. The mini version suits small joints and tight spaces.
What is a calcaneal spreader used for?
It separates bone or joint surfaces in calcaneal and other foot surgery, using a small serrated blade.
What are Lewin bone forceps used for?
They grip bone and bone fragments during reduction and fixation.
How should these instruments be cleaned?
Clean joints, ratchets and serrations of debris immediately, check that ratchets lock and release smoothly, and sterilize according to your facility’s protocol.
