Surgical patient positioner apparatus, system and method
US10357416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular surgical patient positioner unit apparatus, system and method for adjustably positioning human joints such as knees for surgical operating procedures having a base plate to support moveably a transformable carriage that can be releasably locked in position and which adjustably supports a boot or other limb holder which can be releasably locked in position by the carriage. The base plate also is configured with a side bar located at a mid-portion of the base plate to secure to an arc clamp configured to secure the positioning system to a side rail of an operating table in a medical procedure on the left or right side of the body. An extension unit also is provided and configured to secure to a lower surface of the base plate to extend the base plate of the system, as needed, for larger limbs of patients, which extension unit is configured with a stud and post locking portions for securing to the base plate and for positioning in a medical procedure on either side of the body.
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