GStirrups vs. Skytron Stirrups
Skytron built its surgical-table business partly on being the cost-competitive alternative for ASCs and outpatient surgical facilities — its stirrup attachments follow the same logic: OR-grade boot support at a more accessible price point than the legacy hospital brands. GStirrups compete on a different axis: not OR cost, but exam-table fit.
Setting decides the winner
If your ASC runs lithotomy cases on a Skytron surgical table, Skytron's own stirrup attachments are the natural, table-matched, typically lower-cost-than-legacy-OEM choice. If your procedures run on a standard exam table — in the office, or in an ASC procedure room rather than a full OR — a surgical-table attachment isn't the right form factor regardless of price.
GStirrups install on standard exam tables in under 15 minutes with no permanent modification, targeting the office-based and procedure-room setting Skytron's OR-table hardware doesn't reach.
Where the two actually compete
For an ASC that runs both true OR cases and lighter office-style procedure rooms, this often isn't an either/or decision: Skytron (or another OR-grade brand) on the surgical tables, GStirrups on the exam tables serving mobility-limited patients in procedure rooms. Value-analysis committees evaluating both should scope them to the rooms they're actually built for.
GStirrups vs. Skytron stirrups at a glance
| Feature | GStirrups | Skytron stirrups |
|---|---|---|
| Support style | Full-leg support | Full-leg (boot) support |
| Designed for | Standard exam tables, office procedures | Skytron surgical tables, OR/ASC cases |
| Installation | Under 15 minutes, no table modification | OR table-specific mounting |
| Typical pricing | $2,995, published online (volume to $2,500) | Quote-only capital purchase |
| Purchase path | Online checkout or quote | Capital procurement / VAC |
| IRS 8826 Disabled Access Credit | May qualify (consult accountant) | Depends on buyer eligibility and use |
Where Skytron stirrups win
- ASCs already standardized on Skytron surgical tables
- True OR cases under general anesthesia
- Facilities prioritizing lower OR-grade capital cost versus legacy OEM brands
Frequently asked questions
- Is Skytron cheaper than Allen or Amsco?
- Skytron has positioned itself as a value alternative to legacy OR brands, but exact pricing depends on configuration and quote. We cite only general positioning, not numbers we can't verify.
- Can an ASC use both Skytron and GStirrups?
- Yes — many ASCs run Skytron or similar OR-grade tables for true surgical cases and add GStirrups to exam-table procedure rooms serving mobility-limited patients.
- Do GStirrups work in an ASC setting?
- Yes. GStirrups install on standard exam tables in under 15 minutes, which fits ASC procedure rooms as well as physician offices.
Keep exploring
- GStirrups vs. Amsco stirrups
- GStirrups for ASC administrators
- Proctology positioning
- IRS Form 8826 tax credit
Equip the procedure rooms your OR-table stirrups don't reach
Buy a single unit online for $2,995, or request a 15-minute demo for your facility.