Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1994-05-03
1996-08-06
Smith, Ruth S.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
1286532, 1286535, 5601, 5621, A61B 600
Patent
active
055424236
ABSTRACT:
A self-contained apparatus is for use during imaging of a shoulder joint or hip joint of a patient, with the patient lying on an imaging table or other support movable into and out of a primary imaging coil. The apparatus includes an index mechanism having an index member lockable in any selected one of a plurality of sequential index positions. Table attachment means connects the index mechanism with the table for sliding movement with the table. A cuff support member is connected with the index member for movement with the index member. A cuff supported on the cuff support member at a location remote from the index member for clamping onto the patient's arm or leg. The cuff is connected with the support member for movement with the support member and with the index member and is lockable with the index member in any selected one of the plurality of sequential spaced index positions.
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Apogee Medical Products, Inc.
Smith Ruth S.
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