# US 11,801,187 B2 · Systems and methods for controlling multiple surgical variables

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- Number: US 11,801,187 B2
- Document ID: US11801187B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 17/689,471
- Filed: 2022-03-08
- Published: 2022-06-16
- Granted: 2023-10-31
- Earliest claimed: 2016-02-10
- Assignees: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
- Applicants: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
- Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt; Michael Wentz; Jorge Lopez Camacho; Frank Phillips; Dennis Crandall; Alexander Vaccaro
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11801187B2

## CPC

- A61G 13/0054: {specially adapted for back or spinal surgeries}
- A61G 13/04: tiltable around transverse or longitudinal axis
- A61G 13/08: the table being divided into different adjustable sections
- A61G 13/12: Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces {(rests for the surgeon A61B90/60; restraining devices A61F5/37)}
- A61G 15/02: Chairs with means to adjust position of patient; Controls therefor
- A61H 1/0222: {Traction tables (A61H1/0229 take precedence)}
- A61H 1/0229: {by reducing gravity forces normally applied to the body, e.g. by lifting or hanging the body or part of it (suspension devices for supporting the patient in upright walking or standing position A61H3/008)}
- A61H 1/0292: {for the spinal column (A61H1/0218 takes precedence)}
- A61H 2201/0192: Specific means for adjusting dimensions
- A61H 2201/1207: with electric or magnetic drive
- A61H 2201/1604: Head
- A61H 2201/1609: Neck
- A61H 2201/1623: Back
- A61H 2201/1628: Pelvis
- A61H 2201/1635: Hand or arm, e.g. handle
- A61H 2201/164: Feet or leg, e.g. pedal
- A61H 2201/1652: Harness
- A61H 2201/1671: rotational
- A61H 2203/0412: Kneeling
- A61H 2203/0487: upright
- A61G: TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS (appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H3/00); OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES (embalming corpses A01N1/00)
- A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N)

## Abstract

A surgical patient interface including a base; a platform coupled to the base and including a first end and a second end, the platform configured to transition between a first position and a second position about a pivotable axis stationary relative to the base; a first abutment and a second abutment each adjustably coupled to the platform. In the first position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a first distance along the substantially horizontal direction. In the second position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially vertical direction such that a torso of a patient extends in the substantially vertical direction, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a second, different distance along the substantially vertical direction.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A surgical patient interface comprising:
a base;
a platform coupled to the base and including a first end and a second end, the platform configured to transition between a first position and a second position about a pivotable axis that is stationary relative to the base;
a first abutment and a second abutment each adjustably coupled to the platform;
wherein, in the first position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a first distance along the substantially horizontal direction, and
wherein, in the second position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially vertical direction such that a torso of a patient positioned on the platform extends in the substantially vertical direction, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a second distance along the substantially vertical direction, wherein the second distance is different from the first distance.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The surgical patient interface of claim 1, wherein the platform is configured to be coupled to a wall, ceiling, or floor.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The surgical patient interface of claim 1, wherein the platform further comprises one or more contours configured to interface with one or more portions of the patient's body.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The surgical patient interface of claim 1, wherein the platform is configured such that the patient's head is placed towards the first end and the patient's knees, buttocks, or feet are placed towards the second end.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The surgical patient interface of claim 1, wherein the platform comprises a generally L-shaped structure or a seat.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The surgical patient interface of claim 1, wherein the platform comprises a generally flat platform structure.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The surgical patient interface of claim 1, wherein the platform includes a window configured for surgical access to the patient.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The surgical patient interface of claim 1, further comprising a load control module.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The surgical patient interface of claim 8, wherein the load control module is configured to place a load or change an amount of the load on the patient.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The surgical patient interface of claim 8, wherein the load control module is configured to adjust one or both of the first abutment and the second abutment to change a load on the patient when the platform is in the second position.

### Claim 11 (depends on 8)

The surgical patient interface of claim 8, wherein the load control module is configured to engage one or more covered or uncovered shoulder, axilla, foot, including an underside or an upper side of the foot, knee, or buttock of the patient.

### Claim 12 (depends on 8)

The surgical patient interface of claim 8, wherein the load control module comprises a motor.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The surgical patient interface of claim 12, wherein the motor is configured to change the first distance between the first end of the platform and the second end of the platform.

### Claim 14 (depends on 12)

The surgical patient interface of claim 12, wherein the motor is configured to change the second distance between the first abutment and the second abutment when the platform is in the second position.

### Claim 15 (depends on 12)

The surgical patient interface of claim 12, wherein the platform comprises a first harness and a second harness, and wherein at least one of the first harness and the second harness is adjustable in relation to the platform, and wherein the motor is configured to change a distance between the first harness and the second harness.

### Claim 16 (depends on 8)

The surgical patient interface of claim 8, wherein the load control module is configured to adjust a traction force, a compression force, or a combination thereof on at least a portion of the patient.

### Claim 17 (depends on 8)

The surgical patient interface of claim 8, wherein the load control module is configured to apply a traction force on at least a first portion of the patient, and to apply a compression force on at least a second portion of the patient.

### Claim 18 (depends on 1)

The surgical patient interface of claim 1, further comprising one or more patient supports coupled to the platform and configured to secure the patient to the platform, such that the torso of the patient is held in a substantially static condition, and such that a target portion of the patient's skin is accessible for surgical puncture or incision.

### Claim 19 (depends on 18)

The surgical patient interface of claim 18, wherein the target portion of the patient's skin comprises skin on a posterior side of the patent adjacent lumbar vertebrae of the patient.

### Claim 20 (depends on 18)

The surgical patient interface of claim 18, wherein the one or more patient supports are configured to releasably secure a portion of the patient's body to the platform.