Eiberg™ Illuminated Retractor System addresses need for illumination and visualization of dark surgical cavities encountered by surgeons during total hip replacement surgery and hip and pelvic trauma. Ergonomic design, atraumatic blade, and integrated Intelligent Photonics™ combine to facilitate simultaneous tissue retraction and broad, volumetric, thermally cool illumination of surgical target. Blade tip design also facilitates secure anchoring to bone.