title: Rang retractors for sciatic notch exposure during pelvic osteotomy.
abstract: We present simple but effective retractors used in pairs to expose the sciatic notch during Salter innominate osteotomy. We have found them to be useful for a wide range of procedures requiring similar exposure. We present them here in tribute to the memory of the designer Mercer Rang.
authors.affiliation: Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Headington, Oxford, England, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Theologis
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Wainwright
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System / Q000517:prevention & control