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US 5,444,882 AGranted
Spinal surgery table
AssigneeOrthopedic Systems, Inc.
InventorsE. Trent Andrews, Robert R. Moore, Steven R. Lamb
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Abstract
A surgery table utilizing a frame member which is supported on a ground surface, A platform is connected to the frame member and includes a laterally movable portion which supports a patient. The table also includes a torso support which is connected to and moves with the laterally movable portion of the platform. A leg support rotates relative to the platform and connects to a hip support which holds the patient's hip during such rotation.
Claims15
A patient surgery table comprising:
- a. a frame member, said frame member including means for supporting said frame member on a surface;
- b. a platform for supporting the patient, said platform including a transversely movable portion;
- c. joining means for connecting said platform to said frame member;
- d. a torso support, for directly supporting the torso of the patient, said torso support including a carriage supported by said platform, said torso support being connected to and movable with said transversely movable portion of said platform;
- e. a leg support, said leg support being in articulated relationship with said platform and including means for pivoting said leg support relative to said platform;
- f. means for linking the hip portion of the patient to said rotatable leg support, such that a pulling force is exerted on the hip portion of the patient during said rotation of said leg support and
- g. an arm support, said arm support being movable transversely with said transverse movement of said torso support;
- said torso support and said arm support being connected to said means for pivoting said leg support, such that said transverse movements of said torso support and said arm support are achieved with said pivoting of said leg support.
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