Surgical holding apparatus for distracting ankle

Details Surgical holding apparatus for distracting ankle Surgical holding apparatus for distracting ankle

1990-02-08

1991-06-25

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Restrainers and immobilizers

128 84R, 128 75, 128875, A61F 537, A61F 504, A61H 102

Patent

active

050258028

ABSTRACT:
A limb holding apparatus mounts to the rails of an operating table for distracting the ankle of a patient for surgery and like procedures. The ankle of the patient is attached by a harness to a traction applicator. The traction applicator can be variably adjusted in terms of both direction and applied force for applying traction to the ankle joint. The apparatus is readily adjustable for repositioning the limb of the patient.

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