Arthroscopic leg holder
US4526355A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/1245
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mechanical arthroscopic leg holder for supporting and clamping a patient's leg in a desired position for examination or operation, the holder having an adjustable mounting post engageable with a standard operating table side rail holder. The mounting post supports a positioning plate and connected moveable base plate having a medial pad and a sled guide for a sliding lateral pad carriage. The sliding carriage transports an adjustable lateral pad and includes a clamping lock mechanism which permits a manually determined clamping force for controlled retention of the patient's leg in an optimized operating position with maximized patient comfort.
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