Surgical head supporting and immobilizing apparatus

Details Surgical head supporting and immobilizing apparatus Surgical head supporting and immobilizing apparatus

1992-03-13

1993-05-04

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Restrainers and immobilizers

5637, A61F 537

Patent

active

052077160

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for supporting and immobilizing a head during ocular surgery or examination by a treating physician. A headrest is secured to a base support, the headrest having open sides and being shaped to engage a patient's head. A pair of immobilizing jaws engage the head from the side to hold the head in place. Repositionable arm platforms are provided for steadying the ocular physician's arms.

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