Patient positioning device for lateral and prone single-position spine surgery
US12133819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/325
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient positioner for supporting a patient in a prone position includes a base plate, an adjustable platform movable relative to the base plate, a support assembly supported on the adjustable platform, a lateral constraint assembly positioned on the adjustable platform, and a position lock operable to selectively lock the adjustable platform relative to the base plate. The patient positioner is adjustable to adjust the position of the patient and to adjust the orientation of the patient's spine in the coronal and sagittal planes.
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