Lithotomy Position Benefits and Drawbacks during Surgery

The lithotomy patient position is a variant of the supine position, which comprises lying on the back with legs bent at 90 degrees, above or at the same level as the hips. The patient's knees are also flexed at 70 or 90 degrees, where the table's padded... More

The lithotomy patient position is a variant of the supine position, which comprises lying on the back with legs bent at 90 degrees, above or at the same level as the hips. The patient's knees are also flexed at 70 or 90 degrees, where the table's padded footrests offer added support to the legs – to maintain a distance between thighs and knees. Less