Can patients with paraplegia be positioned for lithotomy procedures?

Yes, with full mechanical leg support. GStirrups hold both legs in position for the full procedure. Transfers and individual positioning decisions remain with the clinical team.

Is there a weight limit?

Contact our team at (786) 633-2503 with your table model and patient population and we will confirm specifications before you order.

Does the IRS 8826 credit apply to this purchase?

Equipment that improves access for patients with disabilities may qualify for eligible small businesses under Form 8826. Consult your accountant.

Lithotomy Positioning for Patients With Limited Mobility

Limited mobility is the umbrella reality of outpatient practice: paraplegia, severe arthritis, obesity, frailty, post-surgical restrictions. Every one of these patients still needs urology, gynecology, and colorectal care — and every one of them turns strap-stirrup positioning into a multi-staff lift.

GStirrups are FDA-compliant full-leg-support stirrups that hold the position mechanically, reducing staff-assisted leg holding and giving patients a stable, dignified experience. They install on standard exam tables in under 15 minutes.

The positioning challenge

Paraplegia and severe weakness mean the patient cannot assist their own positioning
Arthritis and contractures limit hip abduction ranges
Heavier limbs fatigue staff who hold or reposition legs manually
Transfer and positioning are the highest-injury-risk moments of the visit

How full-leg support changes the procedure

Once the legs are placed in full-length supports, the position is maintained by the device for the duration of the procedure. Staff stay at the instrument field instead of at the stirrups, and the patient is spared the 'can you hold your leg up?' loop.

The access-credit angle

This is the population the IRS Disabled Access Credit (Form 8826) was written for. Eligible small businesses purchasing equipment that improves access for patients with disabilities may recover up to 50% of eligible expenditure. Consult your accountant.

Frequently asked questions

Can patients with paraplegia be positioned for lithotomy procedures?: Yes, with full mechanical leg support. GStirrups hold both legs in position for the full procedure. Transfers and individual positioning decisions remain with the clinical team.
Is there a weight limit?: Contact our team at (786) 633-2503 with your table model and patient population and we will confirm specifications before you order.
Does the IRS 8826 credit apply to this purchase?: Equipment that improves access for patients with disabilities may qualify for eligible small businesses under Form 8826. Consult your accountant.

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