Pediatric lithotomy positioning splint

A device suitable for holding a pediatric patient in a lithotomy position, comprising:

• a wedge-shaped toroidal splint formed from a continuous narrow strip of a rigid material bent to form an anterior jaw and a posterior jaw, and an adjustable shoulder attachment having a length which is adjustable to fit over the shoulders and securely fit the splint to the patient's body, and ankle or foot restraints attached to the wedge-shaped toroidal splint, wherein
• the posterior jaw of the wedge-shaped toroidal splint is formed from a portion of the continuous narrow strip of the rigid material which is substantially flattened and is configured to fit around the back of the patient and the anterior jaw of the wedge-shaped toroidal splint is formed from a portion of the continuous narrow strip of the rigid material which is substantially rounded and is configured to first curve below a patient's thighs and then curve upward and forward to form an inverted U-shape which fits between the patient's legs and place the patient's hips in flexion and abduction;
• the device has a ratio of a posterior jaw size to an anterior jaw size of 1.85:1 to 3.11:1;
• the shoulder attachment fits over the patient's shoulders and is attached at opposite ends to the anterior and posterior jaws;
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• the device is suitable for holding a pediatric patient in a lithotomy position in which the patient is laid on their back with their feet positioned above the level of the hips.