A, Table position for exposure of femur. Operated limb is placed in figure-of-four position beneath opposite lower limb, and lower end of table is dropped to place hip in hyperextension. Proximal femur must be retracted laterally and upward. B, Accessory hook mounted to table aids femoral elevation. (A redrawn from Biomet; B courtesy Innomed, Inc. Savannah, GA.) SEE TECHNIQUE 3.7.