Spinal surgery table

Details Spinal surgery table Spinal surgery table

1990-08-30

1992-02-18

Watson, Robert C.

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050887068

ABSTRACT:
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.

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