Abstract: A self-retaining retractor for use in hip replacement surgery includes a pair of handles, a locking ratchet, a first arm including a first portion, a hinge joint, and a second portion having a modular blade system. The retractor also includes a second arm having a first portion, a universal locking joint, a locking lever, and a second portion having a generally triangular shaped end. The modular blade system has an interchangeable blade.

Abstract: The field of the invention relates to systems and methods for surgical retractor, and more particularly to systems and methods for self-retaining retractor used in hip replacement surgery. In an embodiment, a retractor for surgery comprises a pair of handles, a locking ratchet, a first arm comprising a first portion, a hinge joint, and a second portion having a modular blade system; and a second arm comprising a first portion, a universal locking joint, a locking lever, and a second portion having a generally triangular shaped end. In an embodiment, the modular blade system has an interchangeable blade. In another embodiment, the second portion of the second arm has a ball shaped end. In another embodiment, the second portion of the second arm has a female end.