Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1983-03-09
1984-11-13
Yasko, John D.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
269328, A61F 1300
Patent
active
044819439
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an orthopedic support frame for use during orthopedic surgery. The frame provides increased stability of the patient during surgery in the modified knee-chest position with better control of flexion and extension. The frame comprises two triangular shaped brackets, each having a first and second frame members disposed at right angles to each other and having a third frame member extending from the end of the first member to the end of the second member. The mounting brackets are disposed in parallel spaced apart relationship with the second frame member comprising mounting means for mounting the frame on an operating table. At least one stationary posterior support member which is rigidly affixed to and across the first frame members and supports the posterior of the patient. A locking member is disposed below the posterior support member and is adjustably affixed to and across the first frame member. A cross member may be affixed to and extend between the third frame members to provide additional structural strength to the frame.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2631301 (1953-03-01), Hyland
patent: 2887151 (1959-05-01), Springer
patent: 3491385 (1970-01-01), Werner
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