Fixture assembly and method for positioning knee and leg for digital scanning

Abstract

Provided herein is a system for supporting an appendage of a patient, such as a foot or leg, in a desirable position to allow for a comprehensive scan of the appendage. The system includes a leg support assembly arranged to support the leg of a patient when using the system. The leg support assembly comprises a ground engagement assembly, a telescoping tube assembly, and a leg engagement member. The telescoping tube assembly is secured on a first end to the ground engagement assembly and the secured on a second and opposite end of the telescoping tube assembly. The ground engagement assembly is arranged to engage with a support surface to form a stable base for the leg support assembly. The telescoping tube assembly is arranged to adjust the height of the leg support assembly. The leg engagement member includes contours that accommodate the underside of a patient's knee.

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