Patient Positioning

Optimising Patient Positioning in the OR

Effective patient positioning is fundamental to patient safety before, during, and after any surgical procedure. Proper positioning ensures optimal access to the surgical site while reducing the risk of long-term complications such as nerve injury or pressure ulcers, which can delay rehabilitation and prolong recovery.

Lateral Medical has developed a comprehensive portfolio of patient positioning solutions designed to support best clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and enhance efficiency for surgical teams. By combining innovative design with a deep understanding of perioperative needs, these solutions help clinicians position patients safely, consistently, and with greater ease.

Minimising secondary complications not only benefits patients but also supports hospitals in reducing length of stay and associated costs. Through its range of specialised supports and positioning devices, Lateral Medical is committed to helping healthcare providers deliver safer surgery and better recovery for every patient.

Anaesthesia

Lateral Medical understands optimal anaesthesia patient positioning aims to provide maximum surgical access while minimising risks like nerve injury, pressure sores, and cardiovascular instability, requiring careful planning and padding. Key positions—supine, lateral, prone, and lithotomy—must be secured, with special attention to protecting joints, avoiding over-stretching nerves (e.g., brachial plexus, peroneal), and maintaining, neutral spine alignment along with optimum airway alignment. We are excited to bring our clinician designed solutions to surgeons and anaesthetists across Australia….

Lithotomy Stirrups

Proper patient positioning in the lithotomy position is critical for maximizing surgical access to the pelvic, perineal, and lower abdominal regions while simultaneously minimizing the risk of severe, often long-term complications. We are excited to bring our clinician designed solutions to Ob/Gyn surgeons across Australia….

Ob/Gyn

Our Ob/Gyn patient positioning solutions focus on maximizing pelvic access while preventing nerve injuries (especially peroneal and brachial plexus). We are excited to bring our clinician designed solutions to Ob/Gyn surgeons across Australia….

Orthopaedic & Spinal Table Soft Goods

Orthopaedic and spinal table covers are specialised, often single-use, surgical products designed to enhance patient safety by reducing the risk of pressure injuries, enhancing infection control, and optimising positioning during complex surgeries. These covers are tailored for specific equipment, such as Jackson tables, Wilson frames, and Allen Advance prone systems, providing a sterile or hygienic barrier that works with, rather than against, the equipment’s functionality. We have an extensive range of solutions and have the capability of developing product which may not be presently in our portfolio….

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

Orthopaedic rehabilitation patient positioning involves specific, evidence-based alignments to protect surgical sites, minimise pain, prevent contractures, and reduce pressure on vulnerable nerves and bony prominences. We are excited to bring our clinician designed solutions to orthopaedic surgeons and their patient across Australia to improve patient outcomes and recovery time….

Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic patient positioning aims to maximise surgical site access while minimising risks like nerve injury, pressure ulcers, and compartment syndrome. Key positions include supine (for hip/knee), lateral (for hip), and beach chair (for shoulder), requiring careful padding of bony prominences and maintenance of neutral alignment. We are excited to bring our clinician designed solutions to orthopaedic surgeons and anaesthetists across Australia….

Spinal

Lateral Medical understands spinal surgery patient positioning requires precise, team-based techniques to optimize surgical access while preventing severe complications like nerve injury and pressure sores. Key positions include prone (face-down) for posterior approaches using specialized frames (Wilson, Andrews), lateral decubitus for side-access, or supine (back-down). Proper padding is critical to protect pressure points (eyes, ears, cheeks, knees) and maintain neutral spinal alignment. We are excited to bring our clinician designed solutions to spinal surgeons and anaesthetists across Australia….

Table & Positioning Accessories

Lateral Medical’s operating table accessories are engineered to provide stable, secure patient support across a wide range of surgical procedures. Our comprehensive portfolio offers solutions for every surgical position and specialty, including tilt, flex, beach chair, and Trendelenburg configurations. All patient positioning solutions are meticulously manufactured to meet hospital-grade hygiene standards and precision-assembled to ensure consistent, reliable performance throughout the product’s lifecycle….

Troop Airway Management Elevation System for Ramped Position

Manufacturer: BoneFoam

Recognizing the need to quickly and efficiently achieve the head elevated laryngoscopy position (H.E.L.P.) or ramped position for obese patients, Dr. Troop, a practicing anesthesiologist, created a standardized approach that provides a stable platform for the head and neck and includes arm elevation to ensure overall body alignment.

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Universal Lateral Positioner

Manufacturer: Innovative Medical Products (IMP)

The original hip positioner, our time-tested surgical positioning device for hip surgeries. The latest generation of the McGuire Pelvic Positioner, which was IMP’s original lateral positioner for THA. The McGuire was one of the first hip positioners with over 25 years of clinical success. With removable and independently adjustable anterior arms, it allows for more accurate contact with the iliac crests and accommodates all patient anatomies.

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Universal Prone Positioning System

Manufacturer: BoneFoam

As surgical techniques evolve, the prone position is being used more frequently to facilitate surgical access. Prone positioning for surgical patients creates challenges for patient safety and surgical efficiency. Ideal surgical access is crucial for surgical success and optimal patient outcomes.

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Wedge | Knee Positioners

Manufacturer: BoneFoam

BoneFoam Acute and Obtuse Knee Wedge Positioners provide a stable support for the knee during tibial nailing or retrograde femoral nailing. The wedge is positioned behind the operative knee in a flexed position.

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Wedge | Lateral Positioners

Manufacturer: BoneFoam

When it is desirable for the patient to be positioned in a stable semi-lateral positions anywhere between 24-45 degrees, the BoneFoam lateral wedge positioners provide the perfect support.

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Wedge | Upper Extremity Positioners

Manufacturer: BoneFoam

The BoneFoam Upper Extremity Wedge provides a stable surface that is useful for ORIF of distal humerus, olecranon, and ulna. Designed for either the right or left arm, has a strategic off-set tunnel that protects the down arm and isolates the operative extremity to ensure clear imaging without artifact.

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Weinberger Hand Fixation

Manufacturer: Care Surgical

The Weinberger hand fixation is intended to be used to fixate the hand of the patient when the fore arm has to be stretched out by means of a traction device.

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Zero Degree Knee

Manufacturer: BoneFoam

The Zero Degree Knee is a surgeon-designed positioner that promotes optimal knee extension following knee surgery. Elevating the foot and ankle allows gravity to gently pull the knee into an extended position. The sliding capability allows patients to work on knee flexion exercises to help restore range of motion.

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