Anterior cervical positioning system
US11963911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/327
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient positioning system for positioning a patient in preparation for an anterior cervical spinal procedure includes a base section, an upper body support attachable to a superior portion of the base section and a lower body support attachable to an inferior portion of the base section. The upper body support is configured to support the head and upper torso of the patient in a manner that aids in opening cervical spine disk space. The lower body support is configured to comfortably lift and support the legs of the patient. A traction strap assembly is attachable to the base section and configured to extend from the base section up around the shoulders of the patient and along the anterior side of the patient to a lower terminal end to enable intermittent traction of the patient's shoulders.
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