PATIENT SUPPORT ATTACHMENT FOR SURGICAL TABLES

SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR A SITTING PATIENT

OPERATION TABLE

Bedside/operating table patient support frame

PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITH TRUNK TRANSLATOR

A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression.

PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITH TRUNK TRANSLATOR

A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression.

FRAME FOR PRONE SURGICAL POSITIONING

The frame for prone surgical positioning is a frame placed on a conventional operating table and used to position a patient in a prone position for surgery on the spine. The frame has an open, rectangular base defined by two longitudinal beams and two lateral beams, the size of the base being adjustable by sliding the beams; though metal sleeves and clamping the beams in the desired relation by thumbscrews. The base supports six vertical posts, two of the posts being mounted on sleeves at one end of the longitudinal beams and between the longitudinal beams, the remaining four posts being mounted on the longitudinal beams. Resilient patient positioning pads are mounted on top of the vertical posts. The position of the vertical posts on the base may be adjusted, the vertical posts being mounted to the beams by metal sleeves clamped to the beams by thumbscrews. One pair of the pads are positioned under the patient's body to support the patient's upper chest, a second pair to support the antero-lateral ...

Fixing patient in position - by mat filled with plastic foam pellets and evacuable

Patient is temporarily fixed in position for an operation by laying him on a rectangular mat which is impermeable to air. It is filled with polystyrene pellets (26) of 4-6mm dia. and a bulk density of 80-100 kg/cu.m. between flexible and robust plastic foils (22,24). An outer cover (28) is a polyamide or polyester weave and is sterilisable. A valve (15) can be used to evacuate the mat and fix the patient in position. A hole (14) keeps his mouth and nose clear. A shallow cushion (36) of soft polyurethane foam can be interposed. The two chambers (18,20) are sepd. by netting but keep their deg. of filling constant. ADVANTAGE - Holds the patient in a chosen rigid position but does not block his breathing.

Operating table for spinal surgery has padded supports for patient's shoulders and upper flaring portions of the ilia

Cet appareil de positionnement comprend une embase (14), des moyens de réception (21, 22) des épaules du patient et des moyens de réception (23, 24) des ailes iliaques d'un patient, aptes à être solidarisés à ladite embase (14). Les moyens de réception des ailes iliaques comprennent deux coussins indépendants (23, 24), aptes à être solidarisés à l'embase dans différentes positions de solidarisation, et il est prévu des moyens d'articulation en rotation de chacun desdits coussins (23, 24) par rapport à l'embase (14), entre deux desdites positions de solidarisation. Ceci permet de libérer la paroi abdominale du patient et réduit ainsi les saignements opératoires.

Modular System for Patient Positioning During Medical Procedures

A device 50 for supporting and positioning a part of a patient's body includes at least two joints 62, 64, 66 each having a locked state and an unlocked state and a release system for allowing an operator to select between the locked state and the unlocked state. The release system has an operator interface remote from the joints and at a location that enables the operator to support the weight of the body part while at least one of the joints is in the unlocked state.

Retractable buttocks support for operations in the prone sitting position

A known kneeling attachment to an operating table includes a platform on which a patient kneels with the torso positioned over one end of the operating table while the buttocks rest against a buttocks support including a rigid U-shaped yoke, the arms of which are connected to opposite sides of the operating table. In the buttocks support of the invention, the arms of the U-shaped yoke are connected to the inboard end of the platform, and a mast fixed to the crosspiece of the yoke is telescopically connected to the outboard end of the platform. This permits the yoke to be lowered to the level of the platform, thus allowing a patient to kneel on or dismount from the platform without first disconnecting the yoke. By making the platform of radiotransparent materials, x-ray beams can pass from a generator positioned beneath the platform, through the front of the patient's body, and to an image tube positioned above the patient's back.

Therapeutic cushion

A facial support cushion for supporting the face of a person lying in a prone position, wherein the cushion is an annular, generally torus shaped body having a hollow interior with a plurality of generally radially extending partitions extending across the interior of the body, dividing it into a plurality of individual chambers spaced sequentially around the body. Apparatus is connected with the chambers to sequentially expand and contract them in an alternating pattern so that some of the chambers are expanded to contact and support the face while other chambers are contracted to relieve the pressure exerted against the face by the other chambers, whereby the formation of pressure sores and other deleterious effects are avoided by periodically and temporarily relieving pressure exerted by the chambers against different areas of the face.

SURGICAL FRAME HAVING TRANSLATING LOWER BEAM AND MOVEABLE LINKAGE OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT ATTACHED THERETO AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

A surgical frame and method for use thereof is provided. The surgical frame is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery using a moveable main beam supporting a patient thereon. The surgical frame includes a translating lower beam that is moveable between at least a first lateral position and a second lateral position, and a linkage and/or surgical equipment supportively and moveably attached to the translating lower beam or interconnected with the translating lower beam via the linkage. The linkage and/or the surgical equipment are moveable between a first position at or adjacent a first end of the translating lower beam and a second position closer to a second end of the translating lower beam than the first position. The translating lower beam is used to join a first support portion and a second support portion of the surgical frame to one another, and movement of the translating lower beam affords access to a patient receiving area. A linear movement mechanism can be used to facilitate movement of the linkage and/or the surgical equipment along the translating lower beam to avoid interference with the main beam or the translating lower beam. 1. A method of reconfiguring a surgical frame and positioning surgical equipment supportively and moveably attached to the surgical frame before , during , or after surgery , the method comprising:providing the surgical frame and the surgical equipment supportively and moveably attached thereto, the surgical frame including a support platform, a first support portion, a second support portion, and a main beam spaced from the ground by the support platform, the first support portion, and the second support portion, the support platform including a translating beam moveable relative to portions of the support platform between a first position at or adjacent a first lateral side of the surgical frame and a second position at or adjacent a second lateral side of the surgical frame, the surgical equipment being ...

SURGICAL FRAME FACILITATING ARTICULATABLE SUPPORT FOR A PATIENT DURING SURGERY

A positioning frame for supporting a patient to facilitate different surgical approaches to the spine includes a main support beam, first and second support structures, a torso-lift support, and a pelvic-tilt support. The main support beam has a first end, a second end, and a length extending between the first and second ends. The main support beam defines an axis of rotation relative to at least a first support structure and a second support structure, and the axis of rotation substantially corresponds to a cranial-caudal axis of the patient when the patient is supported on the positioning frame. The first and second support structures support the main support beam, and space the main support beam from the ground. The torso-lift support is attached to the main support beam, and is configured to pivot a chest support plate between at least a first position and a second position to move the torso of the patient between an unlifted position and a lifted position. The pelvic-tilt support is attached to the main support beam, and is configured to support the thighs and the lower legs of the patient. Portions of the pelvic-tilt support are pivotal with respect to one another to facilitate adjustment of the hips of the patient.

Back surgery platform

An apparatus that transforms the surface of a commonly used operating table into a dedicated platform configured to support a patient in a prone position (lying facedown) for back surgery or other medical procedures. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame configured to rest on top of the surface of an operating table and support members attached to the frame, configured to support the patient in a prone position. Thus, the apparatus converts commonly used operating tables into a dedicated back surgery. The apparatus also eliminates the use of various improvised support structures (such as pillows, bedding, rolls, padding) stuffed underneath the patient to provide support while in a prone position on the operating table.

Skull clamping device for fixing and aligning a head of a patient for a medical intervention

A skull clamping device for fixing and aligning a head of a patient for a medical intervention includes a first ring element and a second ring element arranged concentrically. The second ring element is arranged within the first ring element and is connected hereto by a second axis, about which the second ring element is mounted rotatably within the first ring element. The first ring element is mounted rotatably about a first axis that is orthogonal to the second axis. The skull clamping device also includes a motor-driven drive that drives rotation of the first ring element and/or the second ring element about the respective axis, at least two pins arranged in an innermost ring element, two telescope bars that hold the first ring element and the second ring element, and a control unit for the motor-driven drive.

STÜTZVORRICHTUNG

TURN-TABLE FOR SPINAL SURGERY IN THE KNEE-ELBOW POSITION

PATIENT SUPPORT ATTACHMENT FOR SURGICAL TABLES

PATIENT SUPPORT ATTACHMENT FOR SURGICAL TABLES To facilitate certain spinal surgery requiring the patient to be in a prone sitting position, a simplified and comparatively inexpensive support attachment for operating tables is provided having a greater range of adjustments and requiring fewer parts. The attachment consists of two support rods held in clamps on opposite sides of a padded support panel for the buttocks and upper thigh region of the patient. The support panel is held in spaced relationship to one end of the table.

CUSHION OF POSITIONING Of a PATIENT HAVING TO UNDERGO a LUMBAR PUNCTURE

SURGERY TABLE APPRATUS

SURGICAL FRAME FACILITATING ARTICULATABLE SUPPORT FOR A PATIENT DURING SURGERY

A positioning frame for supporting a patient to facilitate different surgical approaches to the spine includes a main support beam, first and second support structures, a torso-lift support, and a pelvic-tilt support. The main support beam has a first end, a second end, and a length extending between the first and second ends. The main support beam defines an axis of rotation relative to at least a first support structure and a second support structure, and the axis of rotation substantially corresponds to a cranial-caudal axis of the patient when the patient is supported on the positioning frame. The first and second support structures support the main support beam, and space the main support beam from the ground. The torso-lift support is attached to the main support beam, and is configured to pivot a chest support plate between at least a first position and a second position to move the torso of the patient between an unlifted position and a lifted position. The pelvic-tilt support is attached to the main support beam, and is configured to support the thighs and the lower legs of the patient. Portions of the pelvic-tilt support are pivotal with respect to one another to facilitate adjustment of the hips of the patient.

Epidural stabilization device

An epidural stabilization device for restraining a sitting patient against movement during an epidural procedure. The device includes an adjustable face cradle, an adjustable chest support, and an arm support. The face cradle, chest support and arm support are attached to a support post. A support leg extends downwardly from the support post. The support leg is preferably adapted to be received and held by a conventional IV clamp attached to an operating or examination table.

Head fixation apparatus including crown and skull pin

The skull of a patient is immobilized utilizing a generally ring-shaped member (crown) that can be used in place of a conventional halo or tongs, and is affixed to the patient's skull utilizing particularly advantageous skull pins. The crown has a first major portion which is in a first plane, and has a second portion extending at an angle out of the first plane. Preferably it has a generally horseshoe shape in plan view, with first and second ends spaced from each other, those ends being part of the second portion of the crown. Skull pins pass through threaded openings in the crown, including threaded openings in the second portion to attach the crown below a capital distal plane extending between the top of the ears and the top of the eyes of the patient's head. The rigid crown is preferably of a boron fiber or graphite fiber reinforced plastic. The skull pins, which do not artifact any more than bone does, comprise an exteriorly threaded cylinder of plastic (e.g. boron or carbon fiber ...

Spinal surgery table

An apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during surgery which allows the surgeon to adjust the relative positioning of the patient during surgery. The apparatus generally comprises a patient support structure rotatably mounted on an expandable framework which is connected to an elongate base by a pair of hydraulic lifts. The patient may initially be positioned on the table in a supine position and then rotated so as to be supported in a prone position by the patient support structure with the patient's abdomen pendulous and free. The hydraulic lifts are positioned at the ends of the base and allow one end of the expandable framework and the patient support structure to be raised or lowered with respect to the other end. The patient support structure may be rotated so as to angle the patient's back towards or away from the surgeon.

Frame for prone surgical positioning

The frame for prone surgical positioning is a frame placed on a conventional operating table and used to position a patient in a prone position for surgery on the spine. The frame has an open, rectangular base defined by two longitudinal beams and two lateral beams, the size of the base being adjustable by sliding the beams though metal sleeves and clamping the beams in the desired relation by thumbscrews. The base supports six vertical posts, two of the posts being mounted on sleeves at one end of the longitudinal beams and between the longitudinal beams, the remaining four posts being mounted on the longitudinal beams. Resilient patient positioning pads are mounted on top of the vertical posts. The position of the vertical posts on the base may be adjusted, the vertical posts being mounted to the beams by metal sleeves clamped to the beams by thumbscrews. One pair of the pads are positioned under the patient's body to support the patient's upper chest, a second pair to support the antero-lateral ...

Spinal surgery table

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.

PORTABLE SPINAL MANIPULATION TABLE

Disclosed herein are portable spinal manipulation tables, devices and methods for using same. In one aspect, the portable spinal manipulation table comprises: a body support section, the body support section comprising: at least one body plate having first and second surfaces and first and second ends; at least one body support member rotatably attached to at least one surface of the body plate; and at least one body pad releasably attached to at least one surface of the body plate; a head support section in operable communication with the body support section, the head support section comprising: at least one head plate having first and second surfaces and first and second ends; at least one head support member rotatably attached to at least one surface of the head plate; and at least one head pad releasably attached to at least one surface of the head plate. The device can be configured to go from an expanded configuration to a collapsed configuration to allow for transport and storage ...

ОПОРНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ПОЗИЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ ПАЦИЕНТА С ТРАНСЛЯТОРОМ ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЯ ТУЛОВИЩА ПАЦИЕНТА

... 1. Аппарат для поддержки пациента во время выполнения медицинской процедуры, причем этот аппарат включает в себя:a) первую и вторую расположенные напротив друг друга концевые опоры;b) первую и вторую опоры для пациента, каждая из которых имеет наружный конец, с возможностью поворота присоединенный к соответствующей одной из вышеупомянутых концевых опор, и внутренний конец, причем внутренний конец расположен на определенном расстоянии в несоединенном поворотном сочленении;c) причем по меньшей мере одна из вышеупомянутых первой и второй концевых опор включает в себя механизм привода опоры, предназначенный для позиционирования одной из опор для пациента во множестве угловых ориентации относительно ее концевой опоры; иd) транслятор перемещений пациента, входящий в зацепление с одной из вышеупомянутых первой и второй опор для пациента, причем транслятор имеет механизм привода транслятора, предназначенный для выборочного позиционирования транслятора вдоль опоры для пациента.2. Аппарат для поддержки ...

ОПОРНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ПОЗИЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ ПАЦИЕНТА С ТРАНСЛЯТОРОМ ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЯ ТУЛОВИЩА ПАЦИЕНТА

Изобретение относится к конструкциям, используемым в качестве опоры и поддержки пациента в желаемом положении во время медицинского обследования и лечения. Опорная конструкция для пациента включает в себя пару опор с независимой регулировкой высоты, каждая из которых присоединена к опоре для пациента. Опоры можно независимо друг от друга поднимать, опускать, катить или поворачивать вокруг продольной оси, перемещать в поперечном направлении и устанавливать под углом, направленным вверх или вниз. Предусмотрены датчики для измерения всех вышеупомянутых перемещений. Эти датчики передают данные в компьютер для скоординированной регулировки и поддержания внутренних концов опор для пациента в соответствующем положении во время всех таких перемещений. Продольный транслятор перемещений обеспечивает компенсацию в длине конструкции, когда опоры устанавливаются под углом, направленным вверх или вниз. Транслятор перемещений туловища пациента обеспечивает скоординированное поступательное перемещение ...

Cervical traction device

A device for applying traction to the cervical vertebrae to reduce fracture dislocation of the cervical spine, said device including: a support surface adapted to support a patient lying upon his or her back; a load transmitting means adapted to be connected at one end to a patient under treatment and lying upon said support surface; the other end of said load transmitting means being adapted to be connected to a load applying means; said load applying means being movable along a regular or irregular curve to any of a range of predetermined positions between a first position which places the patient's cervical spine in flexion and a second position which places the patient's cervical spine in extension.

Support

Surgery table appratus

A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The resultant position of the frame formed by the first and second sections may take the configuration of a flat surface or an upwardly or downwardly oriented "vee".

Patient positioning support structure with trunk translator

A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression.

Frame for prone surgical positioning

Cervical traction device

A device for applying traction to the cervical vertebrae to reduce fracture dislocation of the cervical spine, said device including: a support surface adapted to support a patient lying upon his or her back; a load transmitting means adapted to be connected at one end to a patient under treatment and lying upon said support surface; the other end of said load transmitting means being adapted to be connected to a load applying means; said load applying means being movable along a regular or irregular curve to any of a range of predetermined positions between a first position which places the patient's cervical spine in flexion and a second position which places the patient's cervical spine in extension.

SURGERY TABLE APPRATUS

A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The resultant position of the frame formed by the first and second sections may take the configuration of a flat surface or an upwardly or downwardly oriented "vee".

Support assembly especially for vertebral surgery

Spinal surgery table

An apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during surgery which allows the surgeon to adjust the relative positioning of the patient during surgery. The apparatus generally comprises a patient support structure rotatably mounted on an expandable framework which is connected to an elongate base by a pair of hydraulic lifts. The patient may initially be positioned on the table in a supine position and then rotated so as to be supported in a prone position by the patient support structure with the patient's abdomen pendulous and free. The hydraulic lifts are positioned at the ends of the base and allow one end of the expandable framework and the patient support structure to be raised or lowered with respect to the other end. The patient support structure may be rotated so as to angle the patient's back toward or away from the surgeon. A plurality of pairs of support pads are attached to opposite opposed legs of the patient support structure and are longitudinally adjustable relative thereto. The pairs include a chest support, a hip support and a thigh support pair with each pair being sized and oriented uniquely to provide maximum support for and minimum localized pressure to the skin and to prevent chafing of the associated part of the patients anatomy. The pads are designed to be x-ray transparent.

Patient positioning support structure

A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included.

Patient postioning support structure

AN ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR A SURGERY TABLE

FRAME FOR PRONE SURGICAL POSITIONING

The frame for prone surgical positioning is a frame placed on a conventional operating table and used to position a patient in a prone position for surgery on the spine. The frame has an open, rectangular base defined by two longitudinal beams and two lateral beams, the size of the base being adjustable by sliding the beams though metal sleeves and clamping the beams in the desired relation by thumbscrews. The base supports six vertical posts, two of the posts being mounted on sleeves at one end of the longitudinal beams and between the longitudinal beams, the remaining four posts being mounted on the longitudinal beams. Resilient patient positioning pads are mounted on top of the vertical posts. The position of the vertical posts on the base may be adjusted, the vertical posts being mounted to the beams by metal sleeves clamped to the beams by thumscrews. One pair of the pads are positioned under the patient's body to support the patient's upper chest, a second pair to support the antero-lateral ...

Device and assembly for managing a sedated patient

Surgical head support

APPARATUS OF POSITIONING Of a PATIENT INTENDS TO EQUIP an OPERATING TABLE

CUSHION OF POSITIONING Of a PATIENT HAVING TO UNDERGO a LUMBAR PUNCTURE

L'objet de l'invention concerne un dispositif pour positionner un patient devant subir, en particulier, une ponction lombaire. Selon l'invention le dispositif est constitué sous la forme d'un coussin rigide ou semi-rigide (1) présentant un plan de symétrie dit sagittal (S) et comportant : - une face de pose (3) sur les cuisses du patient munie d'un bord antérieur (4), - une face frontale d'appui (11) pour l'abdomen et le thorax du patient s'élevant au-dessus de la face de pose (3) à partir du bord antérieur (4) et présentant dans le plan de symétrie sagittal un profil convexe pour positionner en cyphose le rachis du patient, - et deux faces latérales (12) bordant de part et d'autre la face frontale d'appui (11) et dans lesquelles débouche une surface d'enserrement tournée à l'opposé de la face frontale d'appui (11) pour permettre à au moins une partie des membres supérieurs de serrer le coussin contre l'abdomen et le thorax du patient.

Variable length radiolucent surgical table extension

A surgical table extension has a radiolucent inner support member removably attachable to an end of a surgical table and extending outward therefrom in cantilever fashion. A radiolucent outer support member is mounted to the inner support member, and the outer support member is adjustable with respect to the inner support member to change the length of the table extension.

Adjustable surgical frame and universal rail clamp

The adjustable surgical frame of the present invention comprises two side frame members made from rectangular rods forming closed loop, disposed in parallel and spaced apart relationship that provides the surgical frame with the predominate portion of its structural integrity. The configuration of the side frame members is such that the base portion of each side frame member is substantially narrower than the base portions of the surgical frames of the past. The reduced width of the base portion permits the surgical frame of the present invention to be placed closer to the end of the operating table without diminishing the strength and stability of the surgical frame. The side frame members are configured so as not to interfere with the area near the wound and permit the placement of peripheral surgical equipment, such as an instrument stand, adjacent to the wound site and level with the patient's back.

Method for placing implant using robotic system

A method for placing an implant on a patient in a robotic surgical procedure using a robotic system. During the robotic surgical procedure, a navigation system tracks the patient. The navigation system also provides information to the robotic system to guide movement of a cutting tool to remove material from the patient such that a cut surface is created to receive the implant. The implant is then robotically placed on the cut surface.

ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR A SURGERY TABLE

An adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table utilizing a platform having first and second end portions. First and second end supports are used to mount the platform which is adjusted by a carriage having a pawl operator. The carriage includes studs having support surfaces for the platform. A tower utilizing a gear rack interacts with the carriage pawl operator to position the platform relative to the first and second end support of the surgery table. 1. An adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table comprising:a. a platform, said platform comprising a first end portion and a second end portion;b. a first end support linked to said first end of said platform;c. a second end support linked to said second end of said platform;d. a carriage associated with said first end support, said carriage comprising a base housing, said carriage further comprising a first stud extending from said base housing, said first stud including an engagement surface, and a second stud extending from said base housing, said second stud including an engagement surface, said first end portion of said platform further comprising first and second connectors for contacting said engagement surfaces of said first and second studs, respectively;e. a tower, said tower being removably fixed to said first end support, said tower including at least one gear rack, said gear rack being mounted to said tower, said carriage further including at least one pawl for selectively engaging said gear rack; andf. a controller for moving said at least one pawl into and out of engagement with said gear rack.2. The apparatus of in which said first and second connectors of said platform comprise first and second claw-like members claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , each claw-like member being rotatably connected to said first and second studs claim 1 , respectively.3. The apparatus of in which said first claw-like member is sized differently from said second claw-like member.4. The apparatus of in which said ...

TRANSPORT AND POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR USE IN HOSPITAL OPERATING ROOMS

A system for transporting and positioning a patient onto an operating room table from a movable transportation device, e.g., a stretcher, to be located immediately laterally of the operating room table and transporting back onto the movable transportation device after the surgery. The system basically comprises a first and second inflatable assemblies to effect the pivoting of the patient about a longitudinal axis extending between the table and stretcher from a supine position on the stretcher to a horizontal prone position on the table. A third inflatable assembly causes the patient's spine to be in an arcuate orientation suitable for spinal surgery.

Subject and surgical equipment monitoring systems

A surgical monitoring system including a machine vision sensor, an electronic controller communicatively coupled to the machine vision sensor, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory storing a computer readable instruction set, where, when the computer readable instruction set is executed by the processor, the electronic controller, detects a position of a subject with the machine vision sensor, detects a position of a person support apparatus, compares the detected position of the subject with the detected position of the person support apparatus, and determines if the detected position of the subject and the detected position of the person support apparatus indicates that the subject is not aligned with the person support apparatus.

UNTERSTÜTZUNGSEINRICHTUNG FÜR EINEN SITZENDEN PATIENTEN

Head support

A head support for a patient in a prone position comprising a body of compliant material, a forehead support region 18, a further lower support region 28, a void 22 to accommodate a users eyes, nose and mouth and a laterally facing viewing opening 36 providing a line of sight to the void and having a periphery which is an unbroken loop. A base wall 32 may support a mirror which will reflect a users face. The device may be a unitary foam pad. The forehead support 18 may be concave and cheek support regions 28 may be provided with transverse and longitudinal slots to receive the eyes and nose of a patient. Further circular conduit routing openings 44 may be provided which are round and closed except for a slit 46 which can be deformed to allow entry through a chin portion of a peripheral wall.

ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT DEVICE FOR SURGERY.

An adjustable patient support which is particularly useful in spinal surgery, comprises a base (10), first and second support members (32,34) extending upwardly from the base and being slidably located in an elongate guide (26) in the base. A threaded bar (62) is mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis which is aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guide (26), and is provided with two portions threaded in opposite senses. Each threaded portion is received in a complementarily-shaped recess in a respective one of the support members (32,34), whereby rotation of the bar causes relative movement of the two support members along the guide groove. The support members each comprise a base portion and a patient engagement portion, and there are means for adjusting the height of the patient engagement portion. The invention permits unobstructed access to the spine, and since the majority of the weight of the patient is supported on the device, the blockage of arteries and veins ...

Apparatus for positioning a patient on an operating table

FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AT A SURGICAL WOUND

FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AT A SURGICAL WOUND Framework for supporting surgical instruments such as retractors at a surgical wound includes a pair of rigid frames that together form a rectangular retractor ring from which surgical instruments such as retractors can be suspended above an operating table, thus eliminating the need for surgical assistants to hold instruments by hand. Each of the rigid frames has a cross arm that is releasably and rotatably attached to a crosspiece that extends across the operating table. This rotatable attachment enables either of the frames to be pivotably retracted from time to time to afford better access to the wound. While one of the rigid frames is so retracted, the other can continue to support surgical instruments. the framework is especially useful in back surgery in combination with a kneeling attachment including a platform on which a patient kneels.

For operation table of adjustable supporting device

TOGETHER OF SUPPORTS USES IN PARTICULAR FOR THE INTERVENTIONS OF THE RACHIS AND PROVIDED STRUCTURE OF THE AFORESAID UNIT

Device for positioning a patient on a surgical operating table

The invention relates to equipment for positioning the patient during a surgical operation. The seat 16, carried by the support 9, fits onto fastenings 3 of the operating table and immobilises the pelvis. The indentations in the block 23 allow the complete abdomen to hang down. The indentation in the block 24 holds the head in a natural position. Application: operations on the vertebral column, even on a standard-type table 1.

Medical device for performing spinals or epidurals

A medical device for positioning a patient correctly in the sitting position when performing spinals or epidurals. The medical device is wedge shaped and inflexible. The device can have handles adjacent to the front wall of the wedge or can be used without the handles.The device is used by first placing it on an elevated surface, then having a patient sit on the device so that the patient's knees flex at the front and upper juncture of the device. The patient is then instructed to sit upright. By sitting upright, the pelvis will rotate backwards thereby promoting flexion of the lumbar/thoracic spine. On the medical device with handles, the flexion of the lumbar/thoracic spine can be augmented by having the patient push upward, palms up, on the handles. The upward pushing forces will force the lumbar spine posteriorly and further increase thoracic/lumbar flexion. Then either inserting the tip of a spinal needle into the patient's spinal space or inserting the tip of an epidural needle into ...

PRONE AND LATERALLY ANGLED SURGICAL DEVICE AND METHOD

A method and apparatus of positioning in multiple positions during spinal surgery includes deviating a patient support apparatus about a longitudinal axis to a position in which one lateral side of the apparatus is lower than the opposite lateral side, positioning a patient in a prone position on the deviated product, and rotating the patient from the prone position to a laterally angled position.

SYNCHRONIZED PATIENT ELEVATION AND POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT SYSTEMS

An apparatus for transferring a supine patient to a prone position on a patient support structure, and for rotating such a prone patient between prone and supine positions without removing the patient from the patient support structure. 126-. (canceled)27. A height adjustable subassembly for a patient positioning apparatus used for positioning a patient above a floor during a medical procedure , the patient supported on a fixed , integral patient support structure supported by a dual-column base comprising a base end first rotating mechanism and a base end second rotating mechanism positioned opposite the base end first rotating mechanism , the height adjustable subassembly comprising:a head-end height adjustable subassembly removably attached to the base end first rotating mechanism; and a vertical support member having a first end and a second opposing end, the first end coupled to the base,', 'a carrier member coupled to the vertical support member between the first end and the second opposing end,', 'a manual actuator configured to continuously adjust a position of the carrier member along the vertical support member between the first end and the second opposing end; and wherein the patient support structure is releasably coupled to the vertical support member at opposed outer ends of the patient support structure., 'a foot-end height adjustable subassembly removably attached to the base end second rotating mechanism of, wherein each of the head-end height adjustable subassembly and the foot-end height adjustable subassembly comprises28. The height adjustable subassembly of claim 27 , wherein the head-end and foot-end lifting subassemblies are configured to rotate the patient support structure from a lower position above the floor to an upper position above the floor and reversibly rotate the patient support structure from the upper position to the lower position.29. The height adjustable subassembly of claim 27 , wherein the carrier member of each of the head- ...

System and method for robotic surgery

Systems and methods for performing surgery on a bone using a navigation subsystem having a locating device and a robotic subsystem having a cutting tool.

SKULL CLAMPING DEVICE FOR FIXING AND ALIGNING A HEAD OF A PATIENT FOR A MEDICAL INTERVENTION

A skull clamping device for fixing and aligning a head of a patient for a medical intervention includes at least two ring elements arranged concentrically. A second ring element of the two ring elements is arranged within a first ring element of the two ring elements and is connected hereto by a second axis, about which the second ring element is mounted rotatably within the first ring element. The first ring element, which is outer relative to the second ring element, is mounted rotatably about a first axis that is orthogonal to the second axis. The skull clamping device also includes at least one motor-driven drive that drives the rotation of one or more of the at least two ring elements about the respective axis, at least two pins that are arranged in an innermost ring element of the at least two ring elements and are embodied to fix a head of a patient, two telescope bars that hold the at least two ring elements, and a control unit for the motor-driven actuation of the at least one motor-driven drive. 1. A skull clamping device for fixing and aligning a head of a patient for a medical intervention , the skull clamping device comprising:at least two concentrically alignable ring elements, wherein a first ring element of the at least two concentrically alignable ring elements is mounted rotatably about a first axis, and a second ring element of the at least two concentrically alignable ring elements is mounted rotatably about a second axis within the first ring element, the first ring element being outer relative to the second ring element, the first axis being orthogonal to the second axis;at least one motor-driven drive configured to drive the rotation of the first ring element about the first axis, the rotation of the second ring element about the second axis, or the rotation of the first ring element about the first axis and the rotation of the second ring element about the second axis;at least two holding elements that are arranged in an innermost ring ...

LATERAL SPINE SURGERY TOP FOR TWO COLUMN OPERATING TABLE

ОПОРНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ПОЗИЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ ПАЦИЕНТА С ТРАНСЛЯТОРОМ ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЯ ТУЛОВИЩА ПАЦИЕНТА

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to constructions, used as the bearing and support of a patient in a desirable position during medical examination and treatment. The bearing construction for the patient includes a pair of supports with independent height regulation, each of which is connected to a support for the patient. The supports can be independently on each other lifted, lowered, rolled or turned around the longitudinal axis, moved in the transverse direction and installed at an angle, directed upwards or downwards. Sensors for the measurement of all the said movements are provided. The said sensors transmit data for the coordinated regulation and support of internal ends of the supports for the patient in an appropriate position during all such movements into the computer. A longitudinal translator of movements provides compensation in the construction length when the supports are installed at an angle, directed upwards or downwards. The translator of the patient's body movements provides the coordinated translational movement of an upper part of the patient's body along a respective support for the patient in the patient's feet direction or in the head direction, when the supports for the patient are installed at an angle to each other, directed upwards or downwards, to support appropriate spine biomechanics and prevent excessive stretching or compression of the spine. EFFECT: support of appropriate spine biomechanics and prevention of excessive stretching or compression of the spine are achieved. 6 cl, 20 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК A61G 13/02 (13) 2 571 805 C2 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013102492/12, 21.06.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.06.2011 (72) Автор(ы): ДЖЕКСОН Роджер П. (US) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ДЖЕКСОН Роджер П. (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (43) Дата публикации ...

РЕГУЛИРОВОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЗИЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ СЕКЦИЙ ОПОРНОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ ОПЕРАЦИОННОГО СТОЛА

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2018 106 477 A (51) МПК A61G 13/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2018106477, 21.07.2016 (71) Заявитель(и): МАКВЕТ ГМБХ (DE) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 24.07.2015 DE 10 2015 112 083.6; 19.07.2016 DE 10 2016 113 250.0 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 26.02.2018 EP 2016/067396 (21.07.2016) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: R U Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) РЕГУЛИРОВОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЗИЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ СЕКЦИЙ ОПОРНОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ ОПЕРАЦИОННОГО СТОЛА (57) Формула изобретения 1. Регулировочное устройство (26) для позиционирования секций (22, 24) опорной поверхности операционного стола, содержащее шарнирный четырехзвенник (30), посредством которого соединены базовый элемент (28) операционного стола и секция (22, 24) опорной поверхности опорной для пациента поверхности (12) операционного стола, при этом шарнирный четырехзвенник (30) имеет первую направляющую планку (32), которая на ее первом конце присоединена к базовому элементу (28) с возможностью поворота вокруг первой оси (А1) поворота и на ее втором конце к первому концу соединителя (36) с возможностью поворота вокруг второй оси (А2) поворота, параллельной первой оси (А1) поворота, причем шарнирный четырехзвенник (30) имеет вторую направляющую планку (34), которая на ее первом конце присоединена к базовому элементу (28) с возможностью поворота вокруг третьей оси (А3) поворота, параллельной первой оси (А1) поворота, и на ее втором конце к соединителю (36) с возможностью поворота вокруг четвертой оси (А4) поворота, параллельной первой оси (А1) поворота, отличающееся тем, что секция (22, 24) опорной поверхности присоединена к шарнирному четырехзвеннику (30) с возможностью поворота вокруг второй оси (А2) поворота. Стр.: 1 A 2 0 1 8 1 0 6 4 7 7 A WO 2017/016972 (02.02.2017) 2 0 1 8 ...

Surgical table

A surgical or orthopaedic table for thoracic surgery, spinal correction or application of plaster casts comprises a main frame 14 supported on a base 10 by a vertically adjustable column 12, a lateral bar 34 horizontally pivotal on the main frame and supporting knee rests 57, 58 and a pelvis-supporting yoke 80, a vertically adjustable table 102 carrying a chest-supporting yoke 98, arm supports 106, 107 and a vertically adjustable head rest p 108, pivotal arms 19 on each side of the main frame for supporting traction apparatus and a V-shaped member 15 for supporting surgical accessories e.g. a seat or table 16. The positions of the knee rests and the pelvis-supporting yoke may be adjusted along the lateral bar 34. The knee rests are carried by pivotal vertical bars 59 which permit them to be independently adjusted angularly about the pivots 60 and vertically. The yokes 80, 98, each comprising V-shaped members 81, 99 and patient-supporting members 86, 100, are adjustable vertically and are ...

Patient positioning support structure

An apparatus for supporting a patient during a medical procedure, the apparatus including: first and second opposed 5 end supports; a patient support structure connected to and bridging substantially between the first and second end supports, the support structure having a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions being selectively lockable in a first substantially planar orientation along a 10 longitudinal axis of the support structure, the first and second portions positionable and lockable in a plurality of angles with respect to one another, with each portion movable to a position on either side of the first planar orientation; and the patient support structure formed by a framework having 15 an open interior region sized and shaped to allow a portion of a patient's anatomy to extend pendantly relative to the frame.

Surgical head support

L'invention concerne un dispositif destiné à supporter la tête d'un patient installé en décubitus ventral sur une table d'opération en annulant les risques de compression du globe oculaire tout en assurant une parfaite stabilisation de la tête. La têtière comporte un appui mentonnier (21) réglable, un appui frontal double (droit et gauche) (6) réglable par supports articulés(8, 9) pour la mise en position de la tête, et un dispositif de stabilisation par deux appuis pariétaux (18) articulés ,actionnés par une vis (7). Plusieurs réglages permettent d'adapter la têtière à la forme et à la dimension du crâne afin de dégager les globes oculaires et assurer une immobilisation efficace. La têtière peut être orientée autour de l'axe OZ et déplacée selon OX. Elle est particulièrement destinée à la chirurgie vertébrale par abord postérieure.

Bicompartmental knee implant and method

An improved method of performing surgery on a joint in a patient's body, such as a knee, includes making an incision in a knee portion of one leg while a lower portion of the one leg is extending downward from an upper portion of the one leg and while a foot connected with the lower portion of the one leg is below a support surface on which the patient is disposed. The incision is relatively short, for example, between seven and thirteen centimeters. A patella may be offset from its normal position with an inner side of the patella facing inward during cutting of a bone with a cutting tool. During cutting of the bone, one or more guide members having opposite ends which are spaced apart by a distance less than the width of an implant may be utilized to guide movement of a cutting tool.

Surgery table apparatus

A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The resultant position of the frame formed by the first and second sections may take the configuration of a flat surface or an upwardly or downwardly oriented “vee”.

Fuel vaporizer system with fuel injection

A fuel vaporizer including fuel injectors is described herein. The vaporizer includes a housing having a plurality of baffles defining a plurality of chambers, with each of the plurality of baffles defining an aperture between adjacent chamber, and the apertures define a flow path from the air inlet, through the plurality of chambers, and to the vapor outlet. A conduit extends through the baffles and chambers, and the conduit is adapted to accept a flow exhaust gas and transfer thermal energy from the exhaust gas to an airflow along the flow path A fuel injector is positioned in the housing to inject fuel into the flow path in the first chamber, the thermal energy from the conduit vaporizing the fuel injected into the airflow and producing the flow of vaporized fuel. The fuel vaporizer may include a heat exchanger pre-heating the airflow and electric heating elements supplementing the conduit heating.

Systems and methods for controlling multiple surgical variables

A surgical patient interface including a patient support platform having a first end and a second end and configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the patient support platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the patient support platform, and one or more patient supports coupled to the patient support platform and configured to secure the patient to the patient support platform, such that the at least 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.

Patient positioning support structure

A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support structure. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient support structures in an approximated position during such movements. Longitudinal translation structure provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. Patient translation structure provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the support structures are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction ...

Epidural patient support

PATIENT SUPPORT ATTACHMENT FOR SURGICAL TABLES

DEVICE FOR the POSITIONING OF the PATIENT ON a TABLE Of Surgical operation

Surgical draping system

A draping system provides a continuous sterile field between a patient incision area and one or more medical practitioners. The draping system has a quick release system incorporated into the drape that enables a medical practitioner to separate from the continuous sterile field without disrupting the sterile field around the practitioner or the patient. The draping system may include an abbreviated practitioner gown, a drain and an integral patient incision area or a flap for extending the continuous sterile field around to one or more additional operating room tables. A modular drape and gown system extends the sterile field beyond the operating table allowing practitioners to couple to the extended field. A tent provides an enclosed sterile field useful in mobile or other non operating room surgical environments. Integral lighting and information displays facilitate field surgical procedures.

MODULAR SYSTEM FOR PATIENT POSITIONING DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURES

A device 50 for supporting and positioning a part of a patient's body includes at least two joints 62, 64, 66 each having a locked state and an unlocked state and a release system for allowing an operator to select between the locked state and the unlocked state. The release system has an operator interface remote from the joints and at a location that enables the operator to support the weight of the body part while at least one of the joints is in the unlocked state.

Knee arthroplasty and preservation of the quadriceps mechanism

A method is provided for the preparation and performance of a total knee arthroplasty. The method includes making a primary incision near the knee joint of a leg of a patient. The incision is sized or located preserving a quadriceps mechanism in the leg of the patient. The method also includes resecting medial and lateral condyles of the femur of the leg to create at least one femoral cut surface and moving a femoral component of a total knee implant through the primary incision. The method further includes positioning the femoral component with respect to the at least one femoral cut surface.

Cervical traction device

Surgery table appratus

APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A PATIENT DURING SURGERY

AN ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR A SURGERY TABLE

An adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table utilizing a platform having first and second end portions. First and second end supports are used to mount the platform which is adjusted by a carriage having a pawl operator. The carriage includes studs having support surfaces for the platform. A tower utilizing a gear rack interacts with the carriage pawl operator to positon the platform relative to the first and second end support of the surgery table.

Surgical table for medical back plastic surgery

APPARATUS OF POSITIONING Of a PATIENT INTENDS TO EQUIP an OPERATING TABLE

A positioning apparatus for use on a surgical operating table, particularly for operating on the backbone of a patient. The apparatus includes a set of supporting panels (80) consisting of a buttock panel and two side panels for immobilising the patient's pelvis, a knee-rest (42) for supporting the kneeling patient in the genupectoral decubitus position, the height of said knee-rest above the floor being adjustable depending on the height of the patient, and a thigh-rest (44) of which the height above the floor and the spacing from the operating table may be adjusted depending on the height of the patient, whereby the patient may be held in the genupectoral decubitus position while preventing him or her from tipping forwards. Furthermore, the operating table and the positioning apparatus may be raised or lowered depending on the height of the surgeon.

Apparatuses for posterior surgery

Various apparatuses for supporting a patient in a prone position are described. In embodiment, an apparatus rotates a person from a supine position to a prone position and vice versa and includes opposing patient support platens each coupled to a corresponding end of a first and a second COG assembly, the first and second COG assemblies each coupled to a corresponding one of a pair of spindles, each one of the spindles disposed on a corresponding lift column. Embodiments described herein provide for an axis of rotation that is adjustable with respect to the plane of either an upper or lower support platen. Embodiments provide for adjusting the separation distance between the axis of rotation and the center of gravity defined by the combination of the person and the supporting platens.

Spinal surgical table

The present invention relates to a spinal surgical table which is used during spine and spinal-related surgical operations and on which the patient is laid down. The spinal surgical table includes at least one carrying skeleton, at least one carrying connection member, at least one stand, at least six supporting pads, and at least one head rest. The present invention enables to decrease pressure-related complications by leaving the abdominal area on the hole, be connected to any kind of operation table, be accorded with different body sizes and be accorded with the position of the patient. The present invention can also be connected to other apparatuses which help position the patient.

Patient positioning support structure

An articulating patient support table comprises first and second patient support sections hingedly connected together along respective hinge ends. A longitudinal translation subassembly connected to a base by a position adjustable pedestal supports the first patient support section in cantilevered relationship. The position adjustment assembly includes a lift mechanism operable to raise and lower the longitudinal translation subassembly relative to the base and a pivot assembly operable to pivot the longitudinal translation subassembly fore and aft and side to side relative to the base.

Lateral access alignment guide and rigid arm

In one embodiment, a surgical rigid arm (100, 150, 200, 900) includes a first portion (102, 152, 202, 902), a second portion (103, 153, 203, 903) and a central portion (105, 154, 205, 906), where the central portion is extends between the first and second portions. A first end of the first portion and a second end of the second portion are each attached to a peripheral side (14) of a surgical bed (10, 30) such that the first portion and the second portion extend from the surgical bed in a first direction. The central portion extends substantially horizontally and is positioned over the surgical bed, the central portion being connected to the surgical instrument such that a load from the surgical instrument is distributed across the central portion to the first portion and second portion to provide rigid support for the surgical instrument.

Support

PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A patient support system includes independently- adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull -rod systems are included.

Medical device such as a chair for lumbar puncture

Framework for supporting surgical instruments at a surgical wound

For use in back surgery, a known kneeling attachment to an operating table has a platform on which a patient kneels with the torso positioned over one end of an operating table and the buttocks resting against the padded crosspiece of a rigid U-shaped yoke. The invention concerns a substantially rectangular rigid frame which can be mounted on the yoke with an outboard crossarm of the frame attached to the crosspiece of the yoke and the inboard end of the frame attached to the arms of the yoke. The frame is useful for supporting surgical instruments such as retractors at a surgical wound, in particular a retraction device that a surgeon can adjust with one hand, even without looking. The frame also makes possible a new surgical procedure by which a dislocated vertebra can be moved into position by a lifting mechanism suspended from the frame.

Patient positioning support structure

A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included.

Patient positioning support structure

A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included.

Patient positioning support structure

A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included.

Joint replacement implant

An implant for one of partial and total replacement of an articulating joint between a first bone and a second bone. The implant has a joint component implant including a body and a head, the body including a first region spaced from the head and a second region proximate the head, the head including a convex bearing surface. At least a portion of the first region has a textured surface, the textured surface constructed of a foam metal material that is configured to promote bone in-growth into the textured surface, the body constructed of a metallic material and configured for attaching to the first bone, the first region tapering from a proximal end adjacent the second region toward a distal end.

Patient support apparatus with body slide position digitally coordinated with hinge angle

An articulated patient support apparatus includes upper and lower body support frames hinged together to form a patient support assembly which is hinged to head and foot end supports. One end of the assembly includes a length compensator to enable hinged angulation between the body support frames. Hinge motors are connected between the frames to cause hinged articulation therebetween. One or both of the body support frames has a body slide assembly mounted thereon to enable part of a patient's body to move linearly along the particular body support frame by operation of a slide motor to compensate for hinged articulation of the frames. The hinge motors and slide motor have encoders interfaced to a controller to digitally coordinate sliding movement with hinging articulation.

Patient support apparatus with body slide position digitally coordinated with hinge angle

An articulated patient support apparatus includes upper and lower body support frames hinged together to form a patient support assembly which is hinged to head and foot end supports. One end of the assembly includes a length compensator to enable hinged angulation between the body support frames. Hinge motors are connected between the frames to cause hinged articulation therebetween. One or both of the body support frames has a body slide assembly mounted thereon to enable part of a patient's body to move linearly along the particular body support frame by operation of a slide motor to compensate for hinged articulation of the frames. The hinge motors and slide motor have encoders interfaced to a controller to digitally coordinate sliding movement with hinging articulation.

Patient positioning support apparatus with virtual pivot-shift pelvic pads, upper body stabilization and fail-safe table attachment mechanism

A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the virtual pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot ship mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base for supporting and suspending a patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to a patient support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE SURGICAL VARIABLES

A surgical patient interface including a patient support platform having a first end and a second end and configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the patient support platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the patient support platform, and one or more patient supports coupled to the patient support platform and configured to secure the patient to the patient support platform, such that the at least 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. 1. A surgical patient interface comprising:a platform including a first end and a second end, the platform configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the platform; andone or more patient supports coupled to the platform and configured to secure the patient to the platform, such that the at least 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.2. The surgical patient interface of claim 1 , wherein the platform is configured to be coupled to a wall claim 1 , ceiling claim 1 , or floor.3. The surgical patient interface of claim 1 , wherein the target portion of the patient's skin comprises skin on the posterior of the patient adjacent the lumbar vertebrae.4. The surgical patient interface of claim 1 , wherein the platform has contours to interface with one or more portions of the patient's body.5. The surgical patient interface of claim 1 , ...

SPINAL DEFORMITY CORRECTION AND FUSION SURGERY SUPPORTING DEVICE

A spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery supporting device is capable of simplifying the operative procedures of a spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery by an operator to reduce the operative time and lessen the burden on the patient and achieving a more effective correction rate by the spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery. In this supporting device, the waist and the vicinity thereof are pressed from both sides in the left-right direction by a pair of waist pressing bodies, and the chest and the vicinity thereof are pressed from both sides in the left-right direction by a pair of chest pressing body to establish a trunk balance. In this state, the pair of chest pressing bodies and the pair of waist pressing bodies are moved away from each other to apply a tensile load to spinal deformity and a state in which the spinal deformity is corrected so as to approach a correction rate by the spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery can be maintained. As a result, a more effective correction rate is achieved by spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery while simplifying the operative procedures of spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery, shortening the operative time, and lessening the burden on the patient. 1. A spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery supporting device , which is placed on an operating table in an operating room , wherein: correct a spinal deformity of a patient and to hold the patient in the corrected state so as to facilitate spinal deformity correction and fusion surgery;', 'apply to the spinal deformity of the patient under general anesthesia who wears a mask or undergoes endotracheal intubation; and', 'apply immediately before or during the surgery, the supporting device comprising:, 'the supporting device is structured toa pair of chest pressing bodies each of which is structured to be shiftable so as to draw near to and separate from each other in a crosswise direction orthogonal to a cranio-caudal ...

ROTATION LOCKOUT FOR SURGICAL SUPPORT

Devices, systems, and methods for patient support include arrangement of a patient support top for rotation and a rotation lockout assembly for selectively blocking against rotation of the patient support top. 1. A patient support device comprising:a patient support top for providing support to a patient's body,an end support configured to support the patient support top for selective rotation about a rotation axis, anda rotation lockout assembly operable between a locked state to block against free rotation of the patient support top about the rotation axis and unlocked state to permit free rotation of the patient support top about the rotation axis, the rotation lockout assembly including a rotation disk rotatable between locked and unlocked positions corresponding respectively with the locked and unlocked states of the rotation lockout assembly, and a lever arm pinned at one end to the rotation disk for traversing an arced path upon rotation of the rotation disk between locked and unlocked positions.2. The patient support device of claim 1 , wherein the rotation lockout assembly includes a safety latch assembly for blocking against inadvertent rotation of the rotation disk claim 1 , the safety latch assembly including a trigger for deactivation to permit rotation of the rotation disk.3. The patient support device of claim 2 , wherein the safety latch assembly includes a key operable between a latched position engaged with the rotation disk to block rotation and an unlatched position disengaged from the rotation disk to allow rotation.4. The patient support device of claim 3 , wherein the trigger includes an arm having a contact end for operation by a user's hand and an indicator end for communicating with an actuator to operate the lock arm between the latched and unlatched positions.5. The patient support device of claim 1 , wherein the rotation lockout assembly includes a crank handle configured for operation by a user's hand claim 1 , the crank handle ...

METHODS FOR ROBOTIC SURGERY USING A CANNULA

Methods for preparing a bone in surgery using an imaging system, a navigation system having a locating device, and a robotic system having a cutting tool. A cannula is guided into an incision to expand the incision and provide access to the bone so that the cutting tool is insertable through the cannula to remove material from the bone. An implant is insertable through the cannula to be placed in the bone. 1. A method of preparing a bone in surgery using an imaging system , a navigation system having a locating device , and a robotic system having a cutting tool , said method comprising the steps of:generating intraoperative images of a bone of a patient with the imaging system;tracking a position of the bone during the surgical procedure with the locating device coupled to the patient;providing the robotic system with positional information from the navigation system as to a position of the cutting tool relative to the position of the bone;effecting movement of the cutting tool with the robotic system based on the positional information from the navigation system; andguiding a cannula into an incision to expand the incision and provide access to the bone so that the cutting tool is insertable through the cannula to remove material from the bone and an implant is insertable through the cannula to be placed in the bone.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring with the navigation system a location of the cannula inserted through the incision.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising effecting the movement of the cutting tool with the robotic system while the cutting tool removes the material from the bone.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising arranging the navigation system to separately track the position of the bone and monitor a location of the cannula.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring with the navigation system a location of a guide wire within the cannula and inserted into the bone of the patient.6. The method of ...

Patient positioning support structure with trunk translator

A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression.

Surgical frame and method for use thereof facilitating articulatable support for a patient during surgery

An adjustable surgical frame for supporting a patient to facilitate different surgical approaches to the spine of the patient includes a first end, an opposite second end, and a length extending between the first and second ends thereof. The surgical frame has a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends along the length thereof, and includes a first support surface, a second support surface, and a third support surface. The surgical frame also includes an adjustable chest support, an adjustable hip and upper leg support, and an adjustable feet and lower leg support. The surgical frame is moveable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, and the chest support, the hip and upper leg support, and the feet and lower leg support are moveable to accommodate differently sized patients on the surgical frame.

Rotation lockout for surgical support

Devices, systems, and methods for patient support include arrangement of a patient support top for rotation and a rotation lockout assembly for selectively blocking against rotation of the patient support top.

SURGICAL FRAME HAVING TRANSLATING LOWER BEAM AND MOVEABLE LINKAGE OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT ATTACHED THERETO AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

A surgical frame and method for use thereof is provided. The surgical frame is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery using a moveable main beam supporting a patient thereon. The surgical frame includes a translating lower beam that is moveable between at least a first lateral position and a second lateral position, and a linkage and/or surgical equipment supportively and moveably attached to the translating lower beam or interconnected with the translating lower beam via the linkage. The linkage and/or the surgical equipment are moveable between a first position at or adjacent a first end of the translating lower beam and a second position at or adjacent a second end of the translating lower beam. The translating lower beam is used to join a first support portion and a second support portion of the surgical frame to one another, and movement of the translating lower beam affords access to a patient receiving area. A linear movement mechanism can be used to facilitate movement of the linkage and/or the surgical equipment along the translating lower beam to avoid interference with the main beam or the translating lower beam. 1. A method of reconfiguring a surgical frame and positioning a cart interconnected with the surgical frame before , during , or after surgery , the method comprising:providing the surgical frame, the surgical frame including a support platform, a first support portion, a second support portion, and a main beam spaced from the ground by the support platform, the first support portion, and the second support portion, the support platform including a translating beam moveable relative to portions of the support platform between a first position at or adjacent a first lateral side of the surgical frame and a second position at or adjacent a second lateral side of the surgical frame, the support platform including a linkage for interconnecting the cart with the surgical frame, the linkage being moveable with respect to the ...

RECONFIGURABLE SURGICAL FRAME AND METHOD FOR USE

A surgical frame and method for use thereof is provided. The surgical frame is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery. The surgical frame includes a main beam that can be rotated, raised/lowered, and tilted upwardly/downwardly to afford positioning and repositioning of a patient supported thereon. The main beam is capable of be reconfigured between a left configuration and a right configuration to support the patient in different positions thereon. 1. A positioning frame for supporting a patient being reconfigurable between a left configuration and a right configuration , the positioning frame comprising:a main beam having a first end, a second end, and a length extending between the first and second end, the main beam defining an axis of rotation relative to a first vertical support portion and a second vertical support portion, the main beam being rotatable about the axis of rotation between at least a first position and a second position, the axis of rotation substantially corresponding to a cranial-caudal axis of the patient when the patient is supported on the positioning frame, the main beam including a first arm portion at the first end rotatably interconnected relative to a first portion attached to the first vertical support portion, a second arm portion at the second end rotatably interconnected relative to a first portion attached to the second vertical support portion, and an elongated portion extending between the first arm portion and the second arm portion of the main beam,the elongated portion including at least a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion,the first portion of the elongated portion extending from at least adjacent the first arm portion toward the second portion of the elongated portion,the second portion of the elongated portion extending from at least adjacent the first portion of the elongated portion toward the third portion of the elongated portion, andthe third portion of the elongated portion ...

Systems and methods for ligament balancing in robotic surgery

Systems and methods for ligament balancing during robotic surgery. One or more transducers are positioned within a knee joint to detect forces indicative of tension in ligaments and to provide output based on the detected forces. A distraction device is used to provide a distraction force to cause movement of a distal end portion of a femur relative to a proximal end portion of a tibia to increase tension in the ligaments. Information associated with output from the transducers is displayed for viewing.

SURGICAL PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LATERAL-TO-PRONE SUPPORT OF A PATIENT DURING SPINE SURGERY

According to the present disclosure, a patient support system includes patient support tops for accommodating various body positions of a patient occupying the patient support tops. The patient support system may include various features to accommodate patient body positioning to facilitate surgical access. 1. A surgical patient support system , comprising:a tower base including a pair of spaced apart support towers,a first support top having a head end and a foot end, the first support top being configured to support a patient,a pair of support brackets, each support bracket of the pair of support brackets being configured for connection to a respective one of the support towers, anda second support top coupled to the pair of support brackets and arranged perpendicular to the first support top,wherein each of the pair of support brackets are configured to couple to a respective one of the head and foot ends of the first support top to support the first support top between the support towers.2. The surgical patient support system of claim 1 , wherein the pair of support brackets each include first and second bracket rails extending parallel to each other and bracket struts extending between and connected to the first and second bracket rails.3. The surgical patient support system of claim 2 , wherein the first support top is connected to the pair of support brackets by respective extension brackets each including first and second bracket rails claim 2 , and one of the extension brackets extends orthogonally from one of the first and second bracket rails of each of the support brackets.4. The surgical patient support system of claim 2 , wherein each main bracket includes a main bracket frame defining rail slots therein and the first and second bracket rails are slidably received in the rail slots such that the first and second bracket rails are configured for selective sliding movement relative to the main bracket frame between a first and a second position.5. The ...

SURGICAL PATIENT SUPPORT FOR ACCOMMODATING LATERAL-TO-PRONE PATIENT POSITIONING

According to the present disclosure, a surgical patient support provides support to a patient. The surgical patient support may include configuration to accommodate various patient body positions to provide a variety of access to the patient's body. 1. A surgical patient support , comprising:a support frame including first and second support rails extending parallel to each other from a head end to a foot end of the patient support, a head-cross beam and a foot-cross beam connected to each of the support rails at the head end and foot end respectively, and a connection arm engaged with the head-cross beam,a platform mounted on the frame and including a torso section and a leg section,an actuator assembly coupled to the support frame and configured to support the leg section,wherein the leg section is configured to move between a raised position and a lowered position.2. The surgical patient support of claim 1 , wherein the first and second support rails each include a torso rail and a leg rail claim 1 , the torso rails each extending from the head-cross beam towards the foot end to connect with the leg rail of the respective support rail claim 1 , and each leg rail extends from connection with the torso rail of the respective support rail towards the foot end.3. The surgical patient support of claim 2 , wherein each leg rail includes a first sub-rail and a second sub-rail claim 2 , and each first sub-rail extends from connection with the torso rail of the respective support rail towards the foot end at an angle relative to the torso rail of the respective support rail.4. The surgical patient support of claim 3 , wherein each first sub-rail extends from connection with the torso rail of the respective support rail towards the foot end at an angle of about 15 to about 35 degrees relative to the torso rail of the respective support rail.5. The surgical patient support of claim 3 , wherein each second sub-rail extends from connection with the foot-cross beam for ...

SYNCHRONIZED PATIENT ELEVATION AND POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT SYSTEMS

An apparatus for transferring a supine patient to a prone position on a patient support structure, and for rotating such a prone patient between prone and supine positions without removing the patient from the patient support structure. 126-. (canceled)27. A patient positioning apparatus for positioning a patient on a patient support structure supported by a base comprising a rotating mechanism having a longitudinally extending roll axis , the patient being above a floor between first and second lifting positions for a medical procedure , the patient positioning apparatus comprising:a head-end lifting subassembly removably attached to the base; a vertical support member having a first end and a second opposing end, the first end coupled to the base,', 'a carrier member coupled to the vertical support member between the first end and the second opposing end, and', 'an actuator configured to continuously adjust a position of the carrier member along the vertical support member between the first end and the second opposing end; and, 'a foot-end lifting subassembly removably attached to the base, wherein each of the head-end lifting subassembly and the foot-end lifting subassembly comprisesa transfer table removably attached to each of the carrier members, the actuator configured to adjust the position of the transfer table along the vertical support member between the first end and the second end, and the rotating mechanism of the base configured to rotate the transfer table about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the patient support structure.28. The apparatus of claim 27 , wherein the transfer table comprises a radio-transparent tabletop member.29. The apparatus of claim 27 , wherein the head-end and foot-end lifting subassemblies are independently movable.30. The apparatus of claim 27 , wherein each of the vertical support members comprises a pair of spaced parallel elongate support members.31. The apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the ...

SURGICAL TABLE AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

A surgical table includes a sagittal adjustment device for manipulating the position of a patient. The surgical table includes a base portion including an upper surface for spacing the sagittal adjustment device from the ground. The sagittal adjustment device includes a first support portion and a second support portion. The first and second support portions are supported by and moveable over the upper surface of the base portion. The first and second support portions each include an upper surface configured to support portions of the body of the patient thereon. One of the first and second support portions is pivotally attached to the base portion, and moveable between a first position and a second position. The pivotal movement between the first and second positions of the one of the first and second portions serves in repositioning the body of patient to manipulate the spine of the patient. 1. A surgical table including a sagittal adjustment device for manipulating the position of a patient comprising:a base portion including an upper surface, and the base portion spacing the sagittal adjustment device from the ground; andthe sagittal adjustment device including a first support portion and a second support portion, the first and second support portions being supported by and moveable over the upper surface of the base portion, the first and second support portions each including an upper surface, the upper surfaces of the first and second support portions being configured to support portions of the body of the patient thereon, one of the first and second support portions being pivotally attached to the base portion, the one of the first and second support portions being pivotally moveable between a first position and a second position,wherein pivotal movement between the first and second positions of the one of the first and second portions serves in repositioning the body of patient to manipulate the spine of the patient.2. The surgical table of claim 1 , ...

LATERAL ARM AND TORSO SUPPORT DEVICE

A lateral arm support device configured to support and anteriorly extend the arms of a patient away from the torso during a medical procedure. The lateral arm support device includes spaced apart panels, one forming a superior panel and the other forming an inferior panel, an upper arm support surface extending between the upper sides of the superior and inferior panels, and a lower arm support surface extending between the lower sides of the superior and inferior panels. The panels have shapes that define an anterior cutout extending from the anterior side of the lateral arm support towards the posterior side of the lateral arm support, beneficially allowing increased visualization and access to the lower arm of a patient. The lateral arm support device can be part of a patient positioning system configured to position a patient in a lateral decubitus position. 1. A lateral arm and torso support device configured to support the arms of the patient in a position extending in the anterior direction away from the torso of the patient , the support device comprising:a pair of spaced apart panels including a superior panel and an inferior panel, each panel including an upper side, a lower side, a posterior side, and an anterior side defining an upper side, a lower side, a posterior side, and an anterior side;an upper arm support surface extending between the upper side of the superior panel and the upper side of the inferior panel; anda lower arm support surface extending between the lower side of the superior panel and the lower side of the inferior panel,wherein the panels have shapes that define an anterior cutout extending from an anterior side of the support device towards a posterior side of the support device, the cutout allowing increased access to the lower arm of a patient.2. The lateral arm and torso support device of claim 1 , wherein the upper arm support surface slopes downward from the posterior side to the anterior side of the support device.3. The ...

ROBOTIC HEAD HOLDING SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES, AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES AND METHODS

The present technology is directed to robotic systems that support and selectively adjust a position of a patient's head and neck during surgery. The robotic head holding systems may include a patient engagement assembly for supporting a portion of the patient and one or more arm segments connecting the patient engagement assembly to a surgical bed. An actuator can move the patient engagement assembly and/or the one or more arm segments to adjust a position of the patient, and a controller can receive user inputs for automatically controlling operation of the actuator. 1. A robotic system for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure , the system comprising:a head clamp configured to support a portion of the patient during the surgical procedure;one or more arm segments configured to detachably connect the head clamp to a surgical bed;an actuator configured to move the head clamp and/or the one or more arm segments; and receives a user input corresponding to a desired head and/or neck adjustment to the patient, and', 'in response to the user input, automatically directs the actuator to adjust a position of the head clamp and/or the one or more arm segments such that the position of the patient is adjusted in accordance with the desired head and/or neck adjustment., 'a controller in communication with the actuator and programmed to adjust a position of the patient by directing the actuator to move the head clamp and/or the one or more arm segments, wherein, in operation, the controller2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more sensors configured to measure a position and/or orientation of the head clamp and/or the one or more arm segments claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in operation claim 1 , the controller further:receives, from the one or more sensors, the measured position and/or orientation,calculates a position of the patient based on the measured position and/or orientation,compares the calculated position to one or more safety criteria, andif ...

Patient positioning support structure with trunk translator

A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression.

Patient positioning support structure

A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included.

SUBJECT AND SURGICAL EQUIPMENT MONITORING SYSTEMS

A surgical monitoring system including a machine vision sensor, an electronic controller communicatively coupled to the machine vision sensor, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory storing a computer readable instruction set, where, when the computer readable instruction set is executed by the processor, the electronic controller, detects a position of a subject with the machine vision sensor, detects a position of a person support apparatus, compares the detected position of the subject with the detected position of the person support apparatus, and determines if the detected position of the subject and the detected position of the person support apparatus indicates that the subject is not aligned with the person support apparatus. 1. A surgical monitoring system comprising:a machine vision sensor; detects a position of a breathing tube;', 'detects a position of a person support apparatus;', 'detects a position of an object positioned within a field of view of the machine vision sensor;', 'compares the detected position of the breathing tube, the person support apparatus, and the object; and', 'determines if the detected position of the breathing tube, the person support apparatus, and the object indicates that the breathing tube is impinged between the object and the person support apparatus., 'an electronic controller communicatively coupled to the machine vision sensor, the electronic controller comprising a processor and a memory storing a computer readable instruction set, wherein, when the computer readable instruction set is executed by the processor, the electronic controller2. The surgical monitoring system of claim 1 , further comprising a visual display communicatively coupled to the electronic controller claim 1 , wherein the electronic controller sends a signal to the visual display indicative of an image captured by the machine vision sensor.3. The surgical monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the computer ...

FAIL-SAFE RELEASE MECHANISM FOR USE WITH PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT APPARATI

A fail-safe release mechanism for use with patient positioning support apparati having a base structure and a patient support structure, to prevent collapse of the patient support during disconnection of the patient support structure from the base structure. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgery table apparatus , comprising:a patient support structure coupled to a first end of a connection assembly;a base structure coupled to a second end of the connection assembly, the connection assembly comprising an arm and a locking member that slidably engages the arm, the arm comprising spaced apart first and second apertures, the locking member comprising spaced apart first and second bores;a first key member; anda second key member,wherein the locking member is movable relative to the arm between a first orientation and a second orientation, in the first orientation the second key member is inserted through the second aperture and the second bore and the first key member is inserted through the first aperture and the first bore such that a locking element of the first key member engages a locking element of the locking member and the first key member is substantially locked in place and non-removable from the first aperture and the first bore, in the second orientation the second key member is spaced apart from the second aperture and the second bore and the locking element of the first key member is spaced apart from the locking element of the locking member such that the first key member is removable from the first aperture and the first bore.22. A surgery table apparatus as recited in claim 21 , wherein the locking element of the first key member is a key notch portion and the locking element of the locking member is a U-shaped notch.23. A surgery table apparatus as recited in claim 21 , wherein the locking member moves from the first orientation to the second orientation by removing the second key member from the second aperture and the second bore.24. A surgery table apparatus ...

PERSON SUPPORT SYSTEMS WITH COOLING FEATURES

Embodiments provide a person support system including support pads having cooling features. According to one embodiment, a person support system may include a longitudinal frame comprising at least one side rail. A support pad may be positioned on the longitudinal frame. The support pad may comprise a thermally conductive core portion comprising a support matrix and at least one thermally conductive element. A cooling source may be thermally coupled to the thermally conductive core portion through the side rail with a connector comprising thermally conductive fibers. The cooling source may draw heat from the thermally conductive core portion through the at least one thermally conductive element and the thermally conductive fibers of the connector thereby cooling at least the thermally conductive core portion of the support pad. 1. A person support system comprising:a longitudinal frame comprising at least one side rail;a support pad positioned on the longitudinal frame, the support pad comprising a thermally conductive core portion comprising a support matrix and at least one thermally conductive element; anda cooling source thermally coupled to the thermally conductive core portion through the at least one side rail with a connector comprising thermally conductive fibers, wherein the cooling source draws heat from the thermally conductive core portion through the at least one thermally conductive element and the thermally conductive fibers of the connector thereby cooling at least the thermally conductive core portion of the support pad.2. The person support system of claim 1 , wherein: receive a temperature signal from the temperature sensor indicative of a measured temperature of skin of a subject or a surface of the support pad;', 'compare the measured temperature to a target temperature; and', 'adjust an operating parameter of the cooling source when the measured temperature is not equal to the target temperature, thereby increasing or decreasing cooling of the ...

PATIENT POSITIONING DEVICE FOR LATERAL AND PRONE SINGLE-POSITION SPINE SURGERY

A patient positioner for supporting a patient in a prone position includes a base plate, an adjustable platform movable relative to the base plate, a support assembly supported on the adjustable platform, a lateral constraint assembly positioned on the adjustable platform, and a position lock operable to selectively lock the adjustable platform relative to the base plate. The patient positioner is adjustable to adjust the position of the patient and to adjust the orientation of the patient's spine in the coronal and sagittal planes. 1. A patient positioning system comprising: a base adapted to be positioned on a pair of laterally spaced rails of a patient support apparatus,', 'an adjustable platform movable relative to the base between a plurality of positions,', "a pair of lateral constraints positionable on the adjustable platform between a plurality of positions to engage the opposite lateral sides of the patient's torso and movable with the adjustable platform as it moves relative to the base,", "a patient support assembly configured to engage the anterior of a patient's torso to provide support for the patient when the patient is positioned in a prone position on the patient positioning system, and", 'a lock configured to selectively lock the adjustable platform relative to the base; and, 'a first patient positioner including'} a base adapted to be positioned on the pair of laterally spaced rails of a patient support apparatus,', 'an adjustable platform movable relative to the base between a plurality of positions,', "a pair of lateral constraints positionable on the adjustable platform between a plurality of positions to engage the opposite lateral sides of the patient's lower body and movable with the adjustable platform as it moves relative to the base,", "a patient support assembly configured to engage the anterior of a patient's lower body to provide support for the patient when the patient is positioned in a prone position on the patient positioning ...

FAIL-SAFE RELEASE MECHANISM FOR USE WITH PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT APPARATI

A fail-safe release mechanism for use with patient positioning support apparati having a base structure and a patient support structure, to prevent collapse of the patient support during disconnection of the patient support structure from the base structure. 120-. (canceled)21. A base structure comprising:an arm comprising spaced apart first and second apertures;a locking member that slidably engages the arm, the locking member comprising spaced apart first and second bores;a first key member; anda second key member,wherein the locking member is movable relative to the arm between a first orientation and a second orientation, in the first orientation the first key member is substantially locked in place and non-removable from the first aperture and the first bore, in the second orientation the first key member is removable from the first aperture and the first bore.22. A base structure as recited in claim 21 , wherein in the first orientation claim 21 , the second key member is inserted through the second aperture and the second bore and the first key member is inserted through the first aperture and the first bore such that a locking element of the first key member engages a locking element of the locking member.23. A base structure as recited in claim 22 , wherein the locking element of the first key member is a key notch portion and the locking element of the locking member is a U-shaped notch.24. A base structure as recited in claim 22 , wherein the locking element of the first key member has a circular cross-section with chamfered ends.25. A base structure as recited in claim 21 , wherein in the second orientation claim 21 , the second key member is spaced apart from the second aperture and the second bore and a locking element of the first key member is spaced apart from a locking element of the locking member such that the first key member is removable from the first aperture and the first bore.25. A base structure as recited in claim 25 , wherein the locking ...

PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITH TRUNK TRANSLATOR

A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression. 121-. (canceled)22. A patient support structure comprising:a first column and a second column;a rail connecting the first column with the second column;a patient support comprising a head section defining a first axis and a foot section defining a second axis, the foot section comprising a first end coupled to the first column and an opposite second end, the head section comprising a first end coupled to the second column and an opposite second end, the second end of the head section being interconnected to the second end of the foot section by a hinge; anda tilt assembly coupled to one of the columns and one of the sections, the tilt assembly being configured to move the patient support structure between a first orientation in which the first axis extends parallel to the second axis and a second orientation in which the first axis extends transverse to the second axis.23. The patient support structure recited in claim 22 , wherein the tilt assembly comprises a first tilt subassembly coupled to the ...

Patient positioning support apparatus with virtual pivot-shift pelvic pads, upper body stabilization and fail-safe table attachment mechanism

A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the virtual pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot ship mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base for supporting and suspending a patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to a patient support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure.

MODULAR MULTI-ARTICULATED PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM

A surgical table for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure and including a patient support structure, a first support structure, and a second support structure. The patient support structure is configured to support the patient during the surgical procedure and may be operably coupled at a first end to the first support structure and at a second end to the second support structure. The first support structure includes a first column and a first displacement apparatus operably coupling the first column to the first end of the patient support structure. 1. A surgical table comprising:an elongate base comprising a first foot, a second foot opposite the first foot, and a length-adjustable cross-bar interconnecting the first foot and the second foot;a first column comprising a first bottom end and a first top end opposite the first bottom end, the first column surmounted on the first foot at the first bottom end, the first column being vertically adjustable between the first top end and the first bottom end;a second column comprising a second bottom end and a second top end opposite the second bottom end, the second column surmounted on the second foot at the second bottom end, the second column being vertically adjustable between the second top end and the second bottom end;a first support assembly coupled at or near the first top end of the first column;a second support assembly coupled at or near the second top end of the second column; anda patient support structure comprising a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a hinge intermediate the first and second ends, the first end operably engaged with the first support assembly, the second end operably engaged with the second support assembly,wherein the first end of the patient support structure is configured to vertically translate towards the first foot while the first column remains in a fixed vertical position during pivoting of the patient support structure at the hinge.2. The surgical ...

LATERAL-TO-PRONE SPINE SURGERY TABLE

According to the present disclosure, a patient support system includes patient support tops for accommodating various body positions of a patient occupying the patient support tops. The patient support system may include various features to accommodate patient body positioning to facilitate surgical access. 12.-. (canceled)3. A surgical patient support system , comprising:a tower base including a pair of spaced apart support towers,a lateral support top having a head end and a foot end, the first lateral support top being configured to support a patient lying in at least lateral and supine positions,a pair of support brackets, each support bracket of the pair of support brackets being configured for connection to a respective one of the support towers and each including a pair of bracket rails extending in a first direction to a connection end and a prone bracket coupled to one of the bracket rails and extending generally perpendicularly to the first direction, anda prone support top coupled to the pair of support brackets and arranged generally perpendicularly to the lateral support top and being configured to support a patient in at least a prone position,wherein each of the pair of support brackets are configured to couple to a respective one of the head and foot ends of the lateral support top and the prone support top to support the lateral support top and the prone support top between the support towers.4. The surgical patient support system of claim 3 , wherein the bracket rails of each support bracket are attached to opposite ends of a connection bar of the respective tower base.5. The surgical patient support system of claim 4 , wherein each connection bar is attached to an elevator tower of the respective tower base by a mounting post and the respective support bracket defines a first distance between the mounting post and the connection end of the main bracket.6. The surgical patient support system of claim 5 , wherein each prone bracket extends from the ...

MULTI-SITE SURGICAL DRAPE

A patient support for use with a foundation frame is disclosed. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The patient support includes a base beam, a leg support, and a guide. The base beam is coupleable to the foundation frame to be supported by the first column and the second column. The leg support has a first end pivotably coupled to the base beam and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The, guide is coupled to the base beam and to the second end of the leg support. The guide is configured to guide the second end of the leg support along an arcuate path when the leg support pivots relative to the base beam 1. A surgical drape comprisinga main sheet section formed to include an opening sized to provide access through the main sheet for at least two surgical sites,a first pull-away sheet section that extends from a top edge of the main sheet section and is folded over the main sheet section to cover a first portion of the opening, anda second pull-away sheet section that extends from a bottom edge, opposite the top edge, of the main sheet section and is folded over the main sheet section to cover a second portion of the opening.2. The surgical drape of claim 1 , wherein the first pull-away sheet section is secured in position relative to the opening by strips of adhesive and the second pull-away sheet section is secured in position relative to the opening by strips of adhesive.3. The surgical drape of claim 1 , wherein the first pull-away sheet section is secured in position relative to the opening by stitching and the second pull-away sheet section is secured in position relative to the opening by stitching.4. The surgical drape of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the opening is about half of the opening and the second portion of the opening is about half of the opening.5. A surgical drape comprisinga main sheet section formed to include an opening sized to provide access through the main sheet for two surgical sites,a ...

SURGICAL TABLES FOR SPINAL SURGERIES EMPLOYING LORDOSIS ADJUSTMENT SUBASSEMBLIES ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO RIGID FRAMES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Surgical tables employing lordosis adjustment subassemblies connected by hinge portions to rigid support frames, and related systems and methods are disclosed. A surgical table includes a frame supporting a patient in a prone position through subassemblies including body and leg pads. Relative positions of the pads determine a lumbar sagittal lordosis for the patient, and movements of the frame may disrupt a sterile field during surgery and increase opportunities for infections. By rotatably coupling the leg pad as part of a lordosis adjustment subassembly to the frame, a distal end of the leg pad may pass through an inner space defined by the frame to change the relative position of the pads according to the surgical procedures performed while minimizing frame movement. In this manner, post-operative long-term patient outcomes may be improved by providing optimal degrees of lordosis for the surgical procedures occurring during a surgical visit while minimizing infections. 1. A surgical table for supporting a patient during spinal surgery , the surgical table comprising:a rigid frame including first and second elongated portions spaced apart and connected by a plurality of traverse elements, wherein the first and the second elongated portions and the plurality of traverse elements define an inner space;at least one body pad connected to the rigid frame and configured to transfer a weight of a portion of the patient to the rigid frame during the spinal surgery, wherein the portion is superior to a hip joint of the patient;a lordosis adjustment subassembly including a leg pad and a hinge portion, wherein the leg pad is connected to the rigid frame with the hinge portion, the hinge portion defining a range of motion of a distal end of the leg pad through the inner space.2. The surgical table of claim 1 , wherein the first and the second elongated portions and the plurality of traverse elements are arranged to define a closed polygon shape.3. The surgical table of claim ...

Dual modality prone spine patient support apparatuses

A patient support apparatus for spine surgery includes first and second lift columns. A patient support frame extends between the first and second lift columns. The patient support frame has a first section to support a torso of a patient and a beam that extends from the first section. The beam is coupled to a foot end region of the first section about midway between opposite sides of the first section. A first set of leg supports are located adjacent a first side of the beam and a second set of leg supports are located adjacent a second side of the beam. The first and second sets of leg supports are independently movable relative to the beam and relative to the first section to support the legs of the patient in a plurality of positions.

LATERAL SUPPORTS FOR DUAL-COLUMN SURGICAL TABLE

A patient support for use with a foundation frame is disclosed. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The patient support includes a base beam, a leg support, and a guide. The base beam is coupleable to the foundation frame to be supported by the first column and the second column. The leg support has a first end pivotably coupled to the base beam and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The, guide is coupled to the base beam and to the second end of the leg support. The guide is configured to guide the second end of the leg support along an arcuate path when the leg support pivots relative to the base beam 16.-. (canceled)7. A surgical apparatus comprisinga dual column surgical table having spaced-apart first and second lift columns and a patient support suspended between the first and second columns, the patient support being rotatable about an axis that extends between upper regions of the first and second lift columns, the patient support including a beam adapted to support a head and torso region of a patient and a leg section coupled to the beam, anda lateral support coupled to the beam, the lateral support including an L-shaped bracket having a first section that is coupled to the beam and slidable therealong and a second section that is offset from the beam and that extends from the first section in perpendicular relation to the first section, the lateral support further including an extension that extends from the second section of the L-shaped bracket in parallel relation with the second section.8. The surgical apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the extension is extendable and retractable relative to the second section of the L-shaped bracket.9. The surgical apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the extension includes at least one rod extending from the second section and a support panel coupled to the at least one rod and situated in spaced-apart relation with the second section.10. The surgical apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the ...

ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR A SURGERY TABLE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

An adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table utilizing a platform having first and second end portions. First and second end supports are used to mount the platform which is adjusted by a carriage having a pawl operator. The carriage includes studs having support surfaces for the platform. A tower utilizing a gear rack interacts with the carriage pawl operator to positon the platform relative to the first and second end support of the surgery table. 1. A system of an adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table , comprising:a first post extending vertically between a first and a second end of the first post;a first crossbar mounted to the first post proximate to the second end of the first post, the first crossbar capable of being oriented perpendicular to the first post such that a first and a second end of the first crossbar being in a different plane than the first and second ends of the first post, the first crossbar comprising top and bottom surfaces, the first crossbar able to be fixed to at least one first tower and at least one second tower;a first tower extending between first and second ends of the first tower, the second end of the first tower being coupled to the top surface of the first crossbar so that the first tower is perpendicular to the first crossbar, the first tower configured to removably fix with the first crossbar such that the first crossbar and the first tower securely engage with each other, the first crossbar configured to rotate along an axis perpendicular to a plane of the first crossbar while fixed to the first tower; anda first carriage coupled to the first tower, the first carriage configured to translate in inward and outward directions with respect to the first crossbar, the first carriage comprising a first handle and a second handle at opposite first end and second end of the first carriage.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,one of the first tower and the first crossbar includes a first protuberance, andone of ...

Lift and method for use of a lift for positioning a patient relative to a surgical frame

A lift, a head support, and methods for use thereof for use with a surgical frame are provided. The lift and the head support can be used with the surgical frame that is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery. The surgical frame can include a main beam that can be rotated, raised/lowered, and tilted upwardly/downwardly to afford positioning and repositioning of a patient supported thereon, and the lift and the head support can be used in lifting the patient from a table/gurney and positioning the patient with respect to the main beam.

Lateral Access Alignment Guide And Rigid Arm

In one embodiment, a surgical rigid arm () includes a first portion (), a second portion () and a central portion (), where the central portion is extends between the first and second portions. A first end of the first portion and a second end of the second portion are each attached to a peripheral side () of a surgical bed () such that the first portion and the second portion extend from the surgical bed in a first direction. The central portion extends substantially horizontally and is positioned over the surgical bed, the central portion being connected to the surgical instrument such that a load from the surgical instrument is distributed across the central portion to the first portion and second portion to provide rigid support for the surgical instrument. 1. A surgical rigid arm for supporting a surgical instrument comprising:a first portion having a first end,a second portion having a second end, the first and second ends being attached to a peripheral side of a surgical bed such that the first portion and second portion extend from the surgical bed in a first direction; anda central portion disposed between the first and second portions, the central portion extending substantially horizontally to the first and second portions and positioned above an interior of the surgical bed, the central portion being connected to the surgical instrument such that a load from the surgical instrument is distributed across the central portion to the first portion and second portion to provide rigid support for the surgical instrument.2. The surgical rigid arm of claim 1 , wherein the central portion further includes a platform extending into the interior of the surgical bed claim 1 , the surgical instrument being connected to the platform.3. The surgical rigid arm of claim 2 , wherein the platform is moveably connected to the central portion.4. The surgical rigid arm of claim 3 , wherein the platform is moveable with respect to the central portion by a linear actuator.5. ...

SURGICAL PATIENT SUPPORT FOR LATERAL-TO-PRONE PATIENT POSITIONING

According to the present disclosure, a surgical patient support provides support to a patient. The surgical patient support may include configuration to accommodate various patient body positions to provide a variety of access to the patient's body. 110.-. (canceled)11. A surgical patient support system , comprising:a base frame including a head elevator tower and a foot elevator tower each having a support bracket connected thereto for movement of the support brackets between higher and lower positions as the head and foot elevator towers are raised and lowered, respectively,a support frame including first and second rails extending parallel to each other from a head end to a foot end, a head-cross beam and a foot-cross beam extending between the first and second rails at the head end and foot end respectively, and connection arms including a head-connection arm engaged with the head-cross beam and coupled with the support bracket of the head tower and a leg-connection arm engaged with the leg-cross beam and coupled with the support bracket of the leg tower,a support platform coupled to the support frame and including a torso section and a leg section, andan actuator coupled to the support frame and configured to support the leg section, wherein the actuator is operated electrically to move the leg section relative to the torso section between a raised position and a lowered position to create a leg break of a surgical patient in a lateral position.12. The surgical patient support of claim 11 , wherein the leg section of the support platform is hingedly attached to the support frame to move between the raised position and the lowered position and the actuator is pivotably connected to the leg section of the platform on a bottom side thereof.13. The surgical patient support of claim 11 , wherein the actuator is configured for operation between an extended position and a retracted position claim 11 , the extended position of the actuator corresponds to the raised ...

SURGICAL FRAME HAVING TRANSLATING LOWER BEAM AND MOVEABLE LINKAGE OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT ATTACHED THERETO AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

A surgical frame and method for use thereof is provided. The surgical frame is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery using a moveable main beam supporting a patient thereon. The surgical frame includes a translating lower beam that is moveable between at least a first lateral position and a second lateral position, and a linkage and/or surgical equipment supportively and moveably attached to the translating lower beam or interconnected with the translating lower beam via the linkage. The linkage and/or the surgical equipment are moveable between a first position at or adjacent a first end of the translating lower beam and a second position at or adjacent a second end of the translating lower beam. The translating lower beam is used to join a first support portion and a second support portion of the surgical frame to one another, and movement of the translating lower beam affords access to a patient receiving area. A linear movement mechanism can be used to facilitate movement of the linkage and/or the surgical equipment along the translating lower beam to avoid interference with the main beam or the translating lower beam. 1. A method of reconfiguring a surgical frame and positioning a cart interconnected with the surgical frame before , during , or after surgery , the method comprising:supporting a patient on a main beam of the surgical frame, the main beam being spaced from the ground by a first support portion at a first end of the main beam and a second support portion at a second end of the main beam;rotating the main beam of the surgical frame from at least a first position supporting the patient in a prone position to a second position supporting the patient in one of an angled position and a lateral position;moving a translating beam relative to portions of the first support portion and the second support portion between a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the surgical frame, the translating beam being moveably supported ...

PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgical table comprising:a first column;a second column;a first part coupled to the first column;a second part coupled to the second column;a first patient support coupled to first ends of the part; anda second patient support coupled to second ends of the parts, such that the second patient support is spaced apart from the first patient support along the parts.22. The surgical table recited in claim 21 , wherein the first column extends vertically along a longitudinal axis claim 21 , the first part being configured to rotate relative to the first column to rotate a first end of the first patient support relative to the first column between a first orientation in which the first end of the first patient support extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a second orientation in which the first end of the first patient support extends at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis.23. The surgical table recited in claim 21 , wherein:the first column extends vertically along a first longitudinal axis, the first part being configured to rotate relative to the first column to rotate a first end of the first patient support relative to the first column between a first orientation in which the first end of the first patient support extends perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis and a second orientation in which the first end of the first patient support extends at an acute angle relative to the first longitudinal axis; andthe second column extends vertically ...

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH BODY SLIDE POSITION DIGITALLY COORDINATED WITH HINGE ANGLE

An articulated patient support apparatus includes upper and lower body support frames hinged together to form a patient support assembly which is hinged to head and foot end supports. One end of the assembly includes a length compensator to enable hinged angulation between the body support frames. Hinge motors are connected between the frames to cause hinged articulation therebetween. One or both of the body support frames has a body slide assembly mounted thereon to enable part of a patient's body to move linearly along the particular body support frame by operation of a slide motor to compensate for hinged articulation of the frames. The hinge motors and slide motor have encoders interfaced to a controller to digitally coordinate sliding movement with hinging articulation. 123-. (canceled)24. A patient positioning apparatus for supporting a patient above a floor , the patient having a lower back region , the patient positioning apparatus comprising:a base with a head end portion and a foot end portion; andan elongate patient support structure supported above the floor by the base and configured for positioning the patient prone thereon, the patient support structure including an upper body slide mechanism,wherein the upper body slide mechanism extends the lower back region when the mechanism is moved into an inclined orientation with the mechanism translating toward the head end portion of the base relative to the patient support structure.25. The patient positioning apparatus of claim 24 , wherein the patient support structure comprises a frame claim 24 , the frame comprising an upper body support frame and a lower body support frame claim 24 , the upper body support frame supporting the upper body slide mechanism claim 24 , the upper body support frame connected to the lower body support frame via a pair of spaced apart hinges claim 24 , wherein the upper body support frame and the lower body support frame are configured to articulate about the pair of spaced ...

SURGICAL PATIENT SUPPORT FOR ACCOMMODATING LATERAL-TO-PRONE PATIENT POSITIONING

According to the present disclosure, a surgical patient support provides support to a patient. The surgical patient support may include configuration to accommodate various patient body positions to provide a variety of access to the patient's body. 110.-. (canceled)11. A surgical patient support extending from a head end to a foot end , a support frame including first and second support rails extending parallel to each other between the head end and the foot end, a head-cross beam and a foot-cross beam connected to each of the support rails at the head end and foot end respectively, and a connection arm engaged with the head-cross beam, the first and second support rails each including a torso rail and a leg rail, the torso rails each extending from the head-cross beam towards the foot end to connect with the leg rail of the respective support rail, and each leg rail extends from connection with the torso rail of the respective support rail towards the foot end, each leg rail includes a first sub-rail and a second sub-rail, and each first sub-rail extends from connection with the torso rail of the respective support rail towards the foot end at an angle relative to the torso rail of the respective support rail and each second sub-rail extends from connection with the foot-cross beam for connection with the first sub-rail of the respective support rail,', 'a platform mounted on the support frame and including a torso section and a leg platform including a pivot end pivotably attached to the frame and a footward end proximate to the foot end of the patient support, the leg platform being configured to move between a raised position in which the leg platform is generally parallel with the torso platform and a lowered position in which the leg platform is pivoted out of parallel with the torso platform,', 'an actuator assembly coupled to the support frame and configured to support the leg platform, and', 'a protection sheath coupled to the second sub-rail of each of ...

MODULAR MULTI-ARTICULATED PATEINT SUPPORT SYSTEM

A surgical table for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure and including a patient support structure, a first support structure, and a second support structure. The patient support structure is configured to support the patient during the surgical procedure and may be operably coupled at a first end to the first support structure and at a second end to the second support structure. The first support structure includes a first column and a first displacement apparatus operably coupling the first column to the first end of the patient support structure. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgical table comprising:a first column defining a vertical axis;a motor and a block coupled to the first column, the block being coupled to the motor by a shaft;a second column; anda patient support structure between the columns, the patient support structure defining a longitudinal axis, the patient support structure being coupled to the block such that rotation of the shaft by the motor rotates the patient support structure about the longitudinal axis,wherein the shaft and the block are configured to enable selective tilting of the longitudinal axis relative to the vertical axis.22. The surgical table recited in claim 21 , wherein the patient support structure extends along the longitudinal axis between opposite first and second ends claim 21 , the second end being rotatable relative to the first end about a hinge.23. The surgical table recited in claim 22 , wherein the first end is coupled to the block and the second end is coupled to the second column.24. The surgical table recited in claim 21 , wherein the patient support structure extends along the longitudinal axis between opposite first and second ends claim 21 , the second end being rotatable relative to the first end about a hinge to move the patient support structure between an orientation in which first end extends parallel relative to second end and an orientation in which first end extends non-parallel relative to the ...

SURGERY TABLE APPARATUS

A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The resultant position of the frame formed by the first and second sections may take the configuration of a flat surface or an upwardly or downwardly oriented “vee”. 1. A torso assembly for supporting and moving a torso region of a patient during a medical procedure in response to hinging of a first section relative to a second section of a frame of a surgical table , the torso assembly comprising:a torso platform configured to be supported on the first section of the surgical table and comprising a central portion, a first arm extending outwardly from the central portion and configured to engage with a first portion of the first section of the surgical table, and a second arm extending outwardly from the central portion in a generally opposite direction from the first arm, the second arm configured to engage with a second portion of the first section of the surgical table; anda slide mechanism operably coupling the torso platform and the surgical table, the slide mechanism configured to move the torso platform in response to hinging of the first section relative to the second section, wherein the torso platform moves towards the hinge when the first and second sections transition from a generally level position to an inverted vee position.2. The torso assembly of claim 1 , wherein the slide mechanism prevents free moving of the torso platform.3. The torso assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inverted vee position defines an angle under the first and second sections of less than one hundred eighty degrees.4. The torso assembly of claim 1 , wherein the torso platform moves away from the hinge when the first and second sections transition from the inverted vee position to the generally level position.5. The torso ...

PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH VIRTUAL PIVOT-SHIFT PELVIC PADS, UPPER BODY STABILIZATION AND FAIL-SAFE TABLE ATTACHMENT MECHANISM

A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the virtual pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot ship mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base for supporting and suspending a patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to a patient support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgical table comprising:a base extending along a longitudinal axis between a first support structure and a second support structure, the base comprising a cross-bar extending along the longitudinal axis from the first support structure to the second support structure;a first subassembly coupled to the first support structure;a second subassembly coupled to the second support structure; anda patient support structure having a first end coupled to the first subassembly and a second end coupled to the second subassembly.22. The surgical table recited in claim 21 , wherein:the first support structure extends along a first transverse axis between opposite first and second side surfaces;the second support structure extends along a second transverse axis between opposite first and second side surfaces; andthe cross-bar is positioned closer to the first side surfaces of the support structures than the second side surfaces of the support structures.23. The surgical table recited in claim 22 , wherein the ...

PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITH TRUNK TRANSLATOR

A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression. 121-. (canceled)22. A patient support structure comprising:a first base;a second base;a patient support comprising a head section coupled to the first base and a foot section coupled to the second base, the sections each including a bottom surface and an opposite top surface configured to support a patient, the top surface of the head section defining a first plane, the top surface of the foot section defining a second plane; anda tilt assembly coupled to one of the bases and one of the sections, the tilt assembly being configured to move the patient support between a first orientation in which the first plane extends parallel to the second plane and a second orientation in which the first plane extends transverse to the second plane.23. The patient support structure recited in claim 22 , wherein the head section is interconnected to the foot section by a hinge.24. The patient support structure recited in claim 23 , wherein the hinge includes a first hinge and a second hinge claim 23 , the head ...

SURGICAL TABLES FOR SPINAL SURGERIES EMPLOYING LORDOSIS ADJUSTMENT SUBASSEMBLIES ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO RIGID FRAMES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Surgical tables employing lordosis adjustment subassemblies connected by hinge portions to rigid support frames, and related systems and methods are disclosed. A surgical table includes a frame supporting a patient in a prone position through subassemblies including body and leg pads. Relative positions of the pads determine a lumbar sagittal lordosis for the patient, and movements of the frame may disrupt a sterile field during surgery and increase opportunities for infections. By rotatably coupling the leg pad as part of a lordosis adjustment subassembly to the frame, a distal end of the leg pad may pass through an inner space defined by the frame to change the relative position of the pads according to the surgical procedures performed while minimizing frame movement. In this manner, post-operative long-term patient outcomes may be improved by providing optimal degrees of lordosis for the surgical procedures occurring during a surgical visit while minimizing infections.

PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgical table comprising:A) a patient support comprising a first segment, a second segment, and an actuator positioned underneath the second segment, the first segment comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the second segment comprising a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end, the first and fourth ends forming opposite ends of the patient support, the second and third ends coupled to together at a joint about which the first segment and second segments are configured to articulate relative to each other via actuation of the actuator; and a) a first rotation assembly rotatably coupled to the first vertical column, the first rotation assembly configured to rotate the patient support relative to the first vertical column and about a first portion of a rotation axis; and', 'b) a first structure operably coupling the first rotation assembly to the patient support, the first structure comprising a first H-bar having a first through-hole for receiving a first pin therethrough to couple the first H-bar to the first rotation assembly, the H-bar extending downward from the first rotation assembly and coupling to the first end of the first segment of the patient support;, 'B) a first support structure comprising a first vertical column and supporting a first support assembly operably coupling the first vertical column to the first end of the first segment of the patient support, the first support assembly comprising a) a second rotation assembly ...

Surgical frame and method for use thereof facilitating articulatable support for a patient during surgery

An adjustable surgical frame for supporting a patient to facilitate different surgical approaches to the spine of the patient includes a first end, an opposite second end, and a length extending between the first and second ends thereof. The surgical frame has a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends along the length thereof, and includes a first support surface, a second support surface, and a third support surface. The surgical frame also includes an adjustable chest support, an adjustable hip and upper leg support, and an adjustable feet and lower leg support. The surgical frame is moveable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, and the chest support, the hip and upper leg support, and the feet and lower leg support are moveable to accommodate differently sized patients on the surgical frame.

PINLESS LOADING FOR SPINE TABLE

According to the present disclosure, a patient support device includes a patient support top, a support bracket, and a catch assembly that is slidably attached to the support bracket and that is operable to receive a connector of the patient support top. 1. A patient support device comprising:a patient support top including a connector disposed at an end thereof,an end support configured to support the patient support top, anda support attachment connected with the end support and including a catch assembly configured for selective connection with the connector of the patient support top, the catch assembly including a receptacle for receiving the connector and a latch assembly for selectively blocking removal of the connector from the receptacle, the receptacle including an entry opening for acceptance of the connector of the patient support top into the receptacle.2. The patient support device of claim 1 , wherein the latch assembly includes a latch operable between a first position in which the latch is clear from the entry opening to allow acceptance of the connector within the receptacle and a second position in which the latch extends at least partly across the entry opening to block removal of the connector from the receptacle.3. The patient support device of claim 1 , wherein the support attachment includes a bracket and the catch assembly is connected with the bracket claim 1 , the bracket including a tilt assembly for selective pivoting of the catch assembly while secured with the end support to assist selective connection with the patient support top.4. The patient support device of claim 3 , wherein the tilt assembly includes a release gate secured with the end support and attached to a rail of the bracket for selective pivoting of the catch assembly claim 3 , and a tilt lock assembly operable between an unlatched State to allow pivoting of the rail relative to the release gate and a latched position to block pivoting of the rail relative to the release ...

MODULAR SURGICAL SYSTEM

A modular surgical system may include a base and a column extending from the base. An adaptor may be positioned at a top of the column. An elevation assembly may be provided to adjust a height of the adaptor. A control system may be positioned in at least one of the base or the column. The control system may be configured to communicate with remote devices. The control system may be further configured to control the elevation assembly. 1. A modular surgical system comprising:a base,a column extending from the base, an adaptor positioned at a top of the column, the adaptor having a movement system configured to couple to a table top, anda control system positioned in at least one of the base or the column, the control system configured to communicate with remote devices, the control system further configured to control the movement system of the adaptor to move the table top.2. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the table top is coupled to the adaptor of the modular surgical system and an adaptor of a second modular surgical system so that the table top extends between the column of the modular surgical system and a column of the second modular surgical system.3. The modular surgical system of claim 2 , wherein the control system of the modular surgical system communicates with a control system of the second modular surgical system.4. The modular surgical system of claim 3 , wherein the control system of the modular surgical system communicates with a control system of the second modular surgical system to at least one of adjust a height of the table top or tilt the table top.5. The modular surgical system of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the control system of the modular surgical system and the control system of the second modular surgical system operates as a primary control system.6. The modular surgical system of claim 5 , wherein the primary control system communicates with a remote device.7. The modular surgical system of claim 2 , wherein the ...

Spine surgery table pad

According to the present disclosure, a patient support system includes patient support tops for accommodating various body positions of a patient occupying the patient support tops. The patient support system may include various features to accommodate patient body positioning to facilitate surgical access.

Method of performing surgery

An improved method of performing surgery on a joint in a patient's body, such as a knee, includes making an incision in a knee portion of one leg while a lower portion of the one leg is extending downward from an upper portion of the one leg and while a foot connected with the lower portion of the one leg is below a support surface on which the patient is disposed. The incision is relatively short, for example, between seven and thirteen centimeters. A patella may be offset from its normal position with an inner side of the patella facing inward during cutting of a bone with a cutting tool. During cutting of the bone, one or more guide members having opposite ends which are spaced apart by a distance less than the width of an implant may be utilized to guide movement of a cutting tool.

Joint replacement component having a modular articulating surface

An improved method of performing surgery on a joint in a patient's body, such as a knee, includes making an incision in a knee portion of one leg while a lower portion of the one leg is extending downward from an upper portion of the one leg and while a foot connected with the lower portion of the one leg is below a support surface on which the patient is disposed. The incision is relatively short, for example, between seven and thirteen centimeters. A patella may be offset from its normal position with an inner side of the patella facing inward during cutting of a bone with a cutting tool. During cutting of the bone, one or more guide members having opposite ends which are spaced apart by a distance less than the width of an implant may be utilized to guide movement of a cutting tool.

Method of preparing bones for knee replacement surgery

A method is provided for performing knee replacement surgery on a leg of a patient. The method includes making a cut on a posterior portion of a patella, making a cut on a proximal portion of a tibia, and making a cut on the distal portion of the femur. The cut on the patella is performed before making the cuts on the tibia and femur.

Method of performing surgery

An improved method of performing surgery on a joint in a patient's body, such as a knee, includes making an incision in a knee portion of one leg while a lower portion of the one leg is extending downward from an upper portion of the one leg and while a foot connected with the lower portion of the one leg is below a support surface on which the patient is disposed. The incision is relatively short, for example, between seven and thirteen centimeters. A patella may be offset from its normal position with an inner side of the patella facing inward during cutting of a bone with a cutting tool. During cutting of the bone, one or more guide members having opposite ends which are spaced apart by a distance less than the width of an implant may be utilized to guide movement of a cutting tool.

Skull fixation device

Medical device

support for cervical vertebral

The present invention relates to a neck support for surgery which comprises: a base; an occipital portion supporting unit which is formed on one side of the base to partially support the occipital portion; a face supporting unit which is formed on the other side of the base to partially support the face; an adjusting unit which is disposed on one side of the base to adjust the cervical vertebral portion; and a support unit which is disposed on the other side of the base to support the cervical vertebral portion. The occipital region supporting unit and the face supporting unit are selectively used in accordance with anterior or posterior surgery.

Medical equipment

脊柱変形の手術において、患者の負担を軽くするとともに脊椎変形の手術をより簡易に行うための医療装置を提供する。 患者２の胸部を支持する胸部ユニット５Ａと、患者２の腰部を支持する腰部ユニット５Ｂを、基台１０上に並べて配置した医療装置であって、腰部ユニット５Ｂに対して胸部ユニット５Ａを近接又は離反する第１の方向に移動させる第１の移動手段１５、１６と、胸部ユニット５Ａ又は腰部ユニット５Ｂの一方に対して他方を第１の方向と直交する水平方向に移動させる第２の移動手段２５、４６と、を備えている。 Provided is a medical device for reducing a burden on a patient and performing a spinal deformity operation more easily in a spinal deformity operation. A medical device in which a chest unit 5A that supports the chest of the patient 2 and a waist unit 5B that supports the waist of the patient 2 are arranged side by side on the base 10, and the chest unit 5A is close to the waist unit 5B or First moving means 15 and 16 for moving in a first direction away from each other, and second moving means for moving one of the chest unit 5A and the waist unit 5B in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the first direction. 25, 46.

Chest support for vertebra surgical patient

본 고안은 전후 및 좌우 폭 조절이 가능한 척추 수술 환자용 흉부 지지체에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 수술대 상부에 얹혀져 환자의 흉부가 올려지는 한 쌍의 쿠션 부재를 심플한 구조를 통해서도 전후 및 좌우로 폭 조절이 가능하여 다양한 환자 체형에 부합됨과 동시에, 전후 또는 좌우 폭 조절의 자동화에 따른 동작 편의성이 매우 우수한 전후 및 좌우 폭 조절이 가능한 척추 수술 환자용 흉부 지지체에 관한 것이다.

Spinal column orthopedic support

一种脊柱矫形支架，包括床架本体及安装架，还具有上部支撑机构和腹部支撑机构、腰部支撑机构、胯部支撑机构、腿部支撑机构；上部支撑机构包括安装在一起的弧形支撑板、支撑杆、万向头、套管，支撑杆安装在床架本体的导向管内；腹部支撑机构、腰部支撑机构、胯部支撑机构、腿部支撑机构，均包括安装在一起的支撑垫、侧支撑架、螺纹柱、丝杆、上支撑架；腹部支撑机构、腰部支撑机构、胯部支撑机构、腿部支撑机构安装在安装架上。本新型上部支撑机构能上下调节间距，前后左右任意方位内调节位置；腹部支撑机构、腰部支撑机构、胯部支撑机构、腿部支撑机构，能调节高度，给病人带来了便利，减少了手术中不适感及体位位移几率，并利于医生手术进行。

Surgical table accessory platform

A support (56, 256, 356) for use with a surgical table (40, 140, 240, 340, 400) includes a first radiolucent beam (58, 258, 464) having a longitudinal axis and a second radiolucent beam (59, 259, 466) having a longitudinal axis. The first beam (58, 258, 464) and second beam (59, 259, 466) are each coupled to the deck (52, 252, 352) and extend outwardly therefrom in a cantilevered configuration.

Surgical saddle

An apparatus for positioning, supporting and cushioning a patient during a spinal operation comprising a base pad attachable to a standard operating table and a pair of ridges extending thereabove. The distance between the ridges is adjustable to fit a wide range of patient sizes. The void space between the ridges allows the patient's abdomen and diaphragm to hang freely without compression against the spine thereby eliminating interspinal venous engorgement. The apparatus also properly positions the patient so that the spine is in a flexed state.

Dynamic surgical table system

A dynamic surgical table system includes any one or combination of a head support system, support systems for each arm, a torso support system, and a leg support system mounted to a frame system to support a patient during surgery. Any one or combination of the support systems is movable relative to the other and to the frame system to facilitate patient repositioning during surgery. Such repositioning may be desirable, for example, to create flexion, extension or rotation of the spine to facilitate access to and surgical treatment of one or more vertebral bodies, disc spaces between vertebral bodies, or other anatomical structures adjacent the spine of the patient. Furthermore, individual support members of any one of the support systems can articulate to conform to the patient anatomy and facilitate repositioning of the particular portion of the patient's body being support thereon while minimizing stress on the patient.

Epidural patient support

An epidural patient support (20) includes an upper body support (100) and a foot support (300). The upper body support (100) extends outwardly from the patient support (20) to support a patient's upper body with the patient's ba ck arched forwardly. The foot support (300) extends outwardly from the patient support (20) to support the patient's feet. According to another illustrativ e embodiment, an epidural patient support (500) is provided for placing a patient (540) in a prone position for an epidural procedure with the patient 's back arched upwardly.

Patient positioning system and patient positioner

本实用新型公开了患者定位系统及患者定位器。一种用于以俯卧位支撑患者的患者定位器，包括底板、相对于底板可移动的可调整平台、支撑在可调整平台上的支撑组件、定位在可调整平台上的侧约束组件以及相对于底板可操作地选择性锁定可调整平台的位置锁。可以调整患者定位器以调整患者的位置以及调整患者脊柱在冠状面和矢状面中的方位。

Patient platform connection device

본 발명의 수술 테이블용 조절식 지지 장치는 제1 및 제2 단부 부분들을 갖는 플랫폼을 활용한다. 제1 및 제2 단부 지지대들은 플랫폼을 장착하도록 사용되며, 이것은 멈춤 쇠 작동기를 갖는 캐리지에 의해서 조정된다. 상기 캐리지는 상기 플랫폼을 위한 지지 표면들을 갖는 스터드들을 포함한다. 기어 랙을 사용하는 타워는 수술 테이블의 제1 및 제2 단부 지지대에 대하여 상기 플랫폼을 위치시키기 위해 상기 캐리지의 멈춤 쇠 작동기와 상호 작용한다. The adjustable support device for a surgical table of the present invention utilizes a platform having first and second end portions. The first and second end supports are used to mount the platform, which is adjusted by a carriage with a detent actuator. The carriage comprises studs with support surfaces for the platform. A tower using a gear rack interacts with a detent actuator of the carriage to position the platform relative to the first and second end supports of the operating table.

Rotation lockout for surgical support

Devices, systems, and methods for patient support include arrangement of a patient support top for rotation and a rotation lockout assembly for selectively blocking against rotation of the patient support top.

Reconfigurable upper leg support for a surgical frame

A surgical frame and method for use thereof is provided. The surgical frame is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery. The surgical frame includes a main beam that can be rotated, raised/lowered, and tilted upwardly/downwardly to afford positioning and repositioning of a patient supported thereon. The surgical frame also includes a reconfigurable upper leg support for supporting portions of the upper legs, the hips, and the lower back of the patient to facilitate positioning and repositioning there during surgery. The upper leg support via reconfiguration thereof can accommodate patients of different sizes, can provide flexure of the patient's lumbar spine to facilitate surgical access thereto, and can prevent unwanted torsion of a patient's spine during such reconfiguration.

Medical device

Provided is a medical device whereby patient burden in spinal deformity surgery is alleviated and spinal deformity surgery is facilitated. A medical device in which a chest unit 5A for supporting the chest of a patient 2 and a waist unit 5B for supporting the waist of the patient 2 are disposed in a row on a base 10, the medical device being provided with a first movement means 15, 16 for moving the chest unit 5A in a first direction of approaching or separating from the waist unit 5B, and a second movement means 25, 46 for moving either the chest unit 5A or the waist unit 5B in a horizontal direction orthogonal to the first direction with respect to the other of the chest unit 5A or the waist unit 5B.

Inflatable positioning aids for operating room

An inflatable positioning device is provided. The device includes a pump, a tube extending from the pump, a valve intermediate the length of the tube and non-rectangular inflatable pillow connected to the end of the tube remote from the pump. The non-rectangular inflatable pillow is dimensioned for positioning portions of a patient's body during surgery.

Facial support cushion

A facial support cushion for supporting the face of a person lying in a face down prone position, wherein the cushion is an annular, generally torus shaped body having a hollow interior with a plurality of generally radially extending partitions extending across the interior of the body, dividing it into a plurality of individual chambers spaced sequentially around the body. Apparatus is connected with the chambers to sequentially expand and contract them in an alternating pattern so that some of the chambers are expanded to contact and support the face while other chambers are contracted to relieve the pressure exerted against the face by the other chambers, whereby the formation of pressure sores and other deleterious effects are avoided by periodically and temporarily relieving pressure exerted by the chambers against different areas of the face.

Chest support for vertebra surgical patient

본 고안은 전후 및 좌우 폭 조절이 가능한 척추 수술 환자용 흉부 지지체에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 수술대 상부에 얹혀져 환자의 흉부가 올려지는 한 쌍의 쿠션 부재를 심플한 구조를 통해서도 전후 및 좌우로 폭 조절이 가능하여 다양한 환자 체형에 부합됨과 동시에, 전후 또는 좌우 폭 조절의 자동화에 따른 동작 편의성이 매우 우수한 전후 및 좌우 폭 조절이 가능한 척추 수술 환자용 흉부 지지체에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a chest support for back and forth and left and right width adjustments for spinal surgery patients, and more specifically, a pair of cushion members on which the patient's chest is raised by being placed on the top of an operating table can be adjusted in front and rear and left and right directions even through a simple structure. The present invention relates to a chest support for spinal surgery patients capable of adjusting front and rear and left and right widths, which conforms to various patient body shapes and has excellent operation convenience according to automation of front and back or left and right width adjustments.

Surgery table apparatus

A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The resultant position of the frame formed by the first and second sections may take the configuration of a flat surface or an upwardly or downwardly oriented “vee”.

Patient positioning support structure

A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included.

Support

A device for positioning a patient for surgery. The device is used with an operating table, and comprises two arms for resting on the operating table, a patient support, and a lifting mechanism arranged to move the patient support between a first position in which the patient support lies level with the operating table, and a second position above the table. The patient is rolled onto the support in the first position, and is then raised to the second position.

Patient positioning support apparatus with virtual pivot-shift pelvic pads, upper body stabilization and fail-safe table attachment mechanism

A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the virtual pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot ship mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base for supporting and suspending a patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to a patient support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure.

Patient positioning support structure with trunk translator

【課題】患者支持システムの提供。【解決手段】患者支持構造は、高さを独立調節できる一対の支持体を含む。支持体は、患者支持体に連結される。支持体は、上昇、下降、長さ方向軸線を中心としたロールすなわち傾斜、横方向シフトおよび上下に角度をなすことを独立して行う。上述の移動の全てを感知するため、位置センサが設けられる。これらのセンサは、かかる移動中に患者支持体の内端を大凡の位置に調和的に調節し、維持するため、データをコンピュータに伝送する。支持体を上下に傾けるときに構造の長さ方向の補償を行うため、長さ方向並進器が設けられる。患者支持体が上下に角度をなしているときに、脊柱の適正な生体力学的状態を維持し、脊柱に牽引力や圧縮力が不当に加わることを避けるため、患者胴部並進器によって、患者の上半身を夫々の患者支持体に沿って尾側方向または頭側方向に調和して並進移動できる。【選択図】図１

Medical device such as a lumbar puncture chair

L’invention concerne un dispositif médical tel qu’une chaise comprenant un cadre (1) sur lequel sont montés une assise (3) et un appui facial (2), respectivement à une position telle qu’une personne assise sur ladite assise (3) se penche en avant pour poser son visage sur l’appui facial (2). L’invention consiste en ce que le dispositif comporte un coussin (4) au moins semi-rigide présentant au moins une face arrondie (4a), ce coussin (4) étant monté sur le cadre (1) entre l‘assise (3) et l’appui facial (2), réglable en position, la face arrondie (4a) dudit coussin (4) étant destinée à exercer un appui sur l’abdomen de la personne assise penchée vers l’avant sa tête reposant sur l’appui facial (2) pour amener le rachis de ladite personne, au niveau de ses lombaires, en position de cyphose. Figure 1 The invention relates to a medical device such as a chair comprising a frame (1) on which are mounted a seat (3) and a facial support (2), respectively in a position such as a person sitting on said seat (3). ) leans forward to rest his face on the facial support (2). The invention consists in that the device comprises a cushion (4) at least semi-rigid having at least one rounded face (4a), this cushion (4) being mounted on the frame (1) between the seat (3) and the facial support (2), adjustable in position, the rounded face (4a) of said cushion (4) being intended to exert a support on the abdomen of the seated person leaning forward with his head resting on the support facial (2) to bring the spine of said person, at the level of his lumbar region, in a kyphosis position. Figure 1

Integrated electromagnetic navigation and patient positioning device

A patient positioning device used to position a patient during a navigated medical procedure includes a contoured patient support and a portion of a navigation system. The contoured patient support positions the patient in a desired manner. The portion of the navigation system is integrated within the patient support, such that the navigated medical procedure may be performed in a substantially unobstructed manner.

Dynamic frame for positioning prone surgery

ダイナミック胴体部位置決め装置（１０）は手術台（１２）に取り外し可能な方法で取り付けられるフレーム（１４）を具備する。患者の胴体部に当てるための複数のパッド（３４）が用いられる。手術前に患者の位置決めをする時、または手術中に患者の胸郭にさらに矯正力を加える必要がある場合に、外科医が３次元の操作を行なうことができるように、各々のパッド（３４）は個々に３方向に動かすことできるよう、フレーム（１４）に各々、調整可能な方法で取り付けることが好ましい。これにより手術台上で患者を安定した位置に保つだけでなく、患者の胴体部の異なる位置に能動的に個々の矯正力を加えることが可能となる。 【選択図】図２

Neurosurgery spinal operation bracket system

本发明公开了一种神经外科脊柱手术托架装置，包括第一底座、第二底座、万向轮、支撑脚、调节轮、气缸a、气缸b、第一托板、第二托板、气囊和弹性带；两个第一底座的中部各固连有一个气缸a，第二底座的中部固连有一个气缸b，两个气缸a的活塞杆上端固连有第一支撑杆，气缸b的活塞杆上端固连有第二支撑杆，第一支撑杆的顶端铰接连接有第一托板，第一支撑杆的杆身与第一托板的底部一侧之间铰接连接有气缸c，第二支撑杆的顶端固连有第二托板，第一托板为方形平板，第二托板为弧形板，第二托板的上表面设置有呈弧形的气囊，第一托板与第二托板之间连接有弹性带。本发明结构紧凑，使用方便，能够更好的使患者脊柱呈现一定弧度。