Universal lateral positioner
US6003176A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/322
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hyperflexion plate in the form of a hexagonal plate having a rail extending from the bottom surface of the plate for insertion within the track formed in a universal hip support plate for supporting a patient in the lateral decubitus position for surgery of the hip. The hyperflexion plate allows positioning of the anterior support at an angle substantially larger than the limited angle defined by the track formed in the universal hip support plate.
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