Lithotomy Stirrups for Nurse Managers
When a patient with tremors, spasticity, or post-stroke weakness cannot hold lithotomy position, the fallback is a nurse holding a leg for the length of the procedure. You know what that costs: a staff member off task, in an awkward static posture, doing work no positioning protocol ever intended. GStirrups end that fallback.
GStirrups are full-leg supports that hold position mechanically, so your nurses assist the procedure instead of substituting for the equipment. Installation on a standard exam table takes under 15 minutes, and one short in-service is enough to train the unit.
Staff strain and injury risk
Staff-assisted leg holding is an unplanned manual-handling task: sustained static load, awkward reach, no body mechanics to speak of. It is the kind of task that shows up later as a shoulder or back complaint. Moving position-holding from staff to a device removes that exposure from the shift entirely.
It also fixes the workflow math. A nurse holding a leg is a nurse not circulating, not documenting, and not available for the next room.
Dignity of positioning
Patients who are aware of their own tremor or weakness often dread lithotomy positioning — the drifting, the repositioning, the apologies. A device that holds the leg steadily and impersonally is simply a more dignified experience than being held in place by staff. That is not a clinical claim; it is what respectful care looks like in the room.
In-service simplicity
- One short in-service covers install, positioning, and removal — no certification track
- Under-15-minute installation on standard exam tables; no biomed ticket required
- Consistent technique across staff and shifts, since the device — not the nurse — holds the position
Frequently asked questions
- How do we train float and agency staff on GStirrups?
- The same way you train your own team: a few minutes of walkthrough on the exam table. The device is deliberately simple, which is what makes it workable for rotating staff.
- Which patients benefit most?
- Patients with Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, essential tremor, post-stroke weakness, or limited mobility generally — anyone whose positioning currently drifts against strap stirrups or requires staff assistance.
- Does this replace our positioning protocols?
- No. GStirrups are equipment, not protocol. Your positioning policies stay in force; the device gives staff a better tool for executing them. Discuss protocol questions with your clinical leadership.
- How do I make the budget case to administration?
- Lead with staff time and strain: every procedure that requires a nurse to hold a leg consumes a second staff member. The unit is $2,995 (volume to $2,500) with free U.S. shipping, and eligible small businesses may offset part of the cost via the IRS Disabled Access Credit — consult your accountant.
Keep exploring
- Positioning patients with Parkinson's
- Positioning patients with limited mobility
- GStirrups vs. candy cane stirrups
- Gynecology positioning
- IRS Form 8826 tax credit
- Shop GStirrups
Take leg-holding off your staffing plan
Buy a single unit online for $2,995, or request a 15-minute demo for your unit.