Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support – With body member support or restrainer
Patent
1994-10-06
1997-03-11
Milano, Michael J.
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
With body member support or restrainer
5648, A47B 700
Patent
active
056089341
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for positioning a leg during surgery has a support for holding a substantial portion of one of the patient's legs on the side facing the other leg and a pivot located in the proximity of the patient's pelvis. After patient's pelvis is secured relative to the operating table, the distal end of the support can be moved for adjustment of the outer extremity of the patient's leg relative to the operating table to selectively position the leg relative to the patient's pelvis.
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Smith Graham
Torrie Paul A.
Milano Michael J.
Smith & Nephew Dyonics Inc.
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