The operation has become more consistent, and we have found that post-operative pain has lowered significantly. Overall post- operative swelling and blood loss seem to be much less of a problem due to the use of the retractor. We believe the surgery has become less invasive and less traumatic.

— DR. LUK VERHELST

The Thompson Retractor makes my assistant’s job a breeze and is invaluable in the difficult or stiff knee.

— Jeffrey P. Beckenbaugh, DO

I use the Thompson retractor for all knee replacements.

— Jeffrey P. Beckenbaugh, DO

The Thompson Retractor is extremely helpful and allows for easy and safe exposure with one assistant.

— Jeffrey P. Beckenbaugh, DO

Reps often comment on the amazing set up and our assistants love the Thompson Retractor!

— Jeffrey P. Beckenbaugh, DO

For Hip Replacement, the Thompson Retractor is an invaluable tool.

— Jeffrey P. Beckenbaugh, DO

The Thompson System provides terrific cephalad rib retraction without ever slipping down or moving during the course of the case.

— BRENDAN C. VISSER, MD

When someone asks for an assistant, I say, ‘Pull out a Thompson!’

— ROBERT MIKKELSEN, MD

Use of the Thompson Hip System has increased efficiency and decreased operating time in our department.

— DR. LUK VERHELST

I use the Thompson System for every hip case. It has been the most notable advancement the last two years in my orthopedic practice. I would never go back to the way it was done before.

— DR. LUK VERHELST

Where we set off to use the system as means to an end, reducing the need for extra staff, it has done much more than that. The Thompson System is always ready, always willing, never tired… It is my go-to, off the shelf, perfect assistant.

— DR. LUK VERHELST

We believe the use of the Thompson System has improved our patient outcomes. The system is able to create much more consistent, non-traumatic tension on the retracted muscles. Intra-operative tears of the Tensor fascia latae in the direct anterior approach have reduced significantly following the introduction of the Thompson.

— DR. LUK VERHELST

My first step, after applying pressure…is to call for the Thompson retractor.
I have successfully dealt with all kinds of uncontrolled situations now and my first step, after applying pressure and making sure anesthesia knows we’re in trouble, is to call for the Thompson retractor.

— RICHARD E. DAVIS MD FACS

Thompson is the friendliest and most efficient company I have ever used. The whole thing takes time to introduce the product and as a result puts forward only the best opportunities that really suit you. They help from start to finish to create a great product identity for your company.

— Shalima Hayden, MD

The success of outpatient total hip arthroplasty will depend upon orthopaedic autonomy in the ASC. The Thompson hip system is a simple solution that provides consistent and reproducible exposure. It is cost-effective and creates more OR space by minimizing personnel. It is ‘a must have’ for outpatient THA.

— MARK J. POWERS, MD, FACS, FAAOS

Thompson did it again…perfect!

— MARK J. POWERS, MD, FACS, FAAOS

The Thompson Hip System has an elegant design that optimizes the synergy between instrumentation and surgical technique allowing unimpeded visualization while performing muscle sparing ( or minimally invasive ) total hip arthroplasty.

— MARK J. POWERS, MD, FACS, FAAOS

By improving the direct visualization of the native landmarks during Direct Anterior Approach THA, the Thompson Hip Retractor System provides the surgeon with improved confidence for consistent, accurate component placement.

— LEE E. RUBIN, MD