Head support and halo jig

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1981-05-28

1983-07-12

Smith, James G.

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269 45, 269 77, A61G 1300

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043926452

ABSTRACT:
A temporary support structure for the head of a surgical patient combined with an alignment fixture for a steel band to be attached to the patient's head for subsequent attachment to a head and neck support system. A self-standing adjustable pillar is used to support a patient's head as it protrudes over the edge of a bed or table. A three-lobed head support atop the pillar furnishes support to the head while restricting head movement. Also attached to the pillar, by use of several adjustable clamps, is a jig to hold a metal halo for attachment to the patient's skull.

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patent: 2669958 (1954-02-01), Sweeney
patent: 3810462 (1974-05-01), Szpur
patent: 4253649 (1981-03-01), Hewson
Prior Art Device in use at Hershey Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics, Hershey, Pa. Displayed at American Spinal Injury Assoc. Meeting Mar. 26, 1981, New Orleans, La.
Head Positioning Device for Applying Halo Traction by Michael S. Weiss, M.D., Conal B. Wilmot, M.D. p. 89, Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil. vol. 62, Feb. 1981.

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