Abstract: A hand positioner for holding a hand in a desired position during surgical procedures. The hand positioner includes a central body, digital tabs corresponding generally to the fingers and thumb, a plurality of elevating tabs, and a plurality of positioning tabs for selectively elevating and supporting areas of the hand. The inner layer of the positioner being made of a material with sufficient plasticity to bend under an applied load and to remain bent when said applied load is removed, and having a layer of cushioning material on both sides of the inner layer.

Abstract: A surgical tray for operations on a patient's limb or extremity generally comprises a surgical site board adapted to support a portion of the patient's body. The site board includes a plurality of apertures. A retention device or retraction device is removably securable in at least one of the apertures and configured to retain a portion of the extremity being operated upon or retract tissue from the intended surgical site.