Shoulder arthoscopy attachment
US5661859A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/1225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shoulder arthroscopy attachment for use with a surgical table wherein the attachment may be attached to a seat section of the table in place of an articulated leg section. The attachment includes a lumbar support assembly for supporting the lumbar portion of a patient's back, and a headrest assembly including an upper back support and a headrest. The upper back support is adjustable in a lateral direction whereby either of a patient's shoulders may be exposed for an operation while supporting the opposite shoulder on the upper back support. The headrest is adjustable relative to a frame for the headrest assembly whereby the head of a patient may be accommodated at a variety of positions.
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