“I've been doing shoulder arthroscopy since 1988 and have used a variety of arm positioners, traction arrangements and "balanced suspension". None of the previous systems have the versatility, ease of repositioning, and complete sterility that is offered by the SPIDER Limb Positioner. I use both the beach chair and the lateral decubitus position depending on the procedure and I have found the spider to be very helpful for both positions, either arthroscopic or open. Interestingly when doing arthroscopic LHB tenodesis you can actually flex the elbow while still maintaining some traction on the shoulder if desired. No other system allows this feature. It is easy to reposition during different parts of the procedure or even to detach the SPIDER to allow inspection through ROM. I have found the SPIDER Limb Positioner to be very helpful in almost all aspects of shoulder surgery”.

Rob Beattie, M.D.
Northwestern Medical Center
St. Albans, VT
USA