Pelvic positioner

US6311349A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF THE RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED, MAINTAINING THE HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY · US

Inventors

• Galateia Kazakia · New York, US
• Steven B. Haas · New York, US
• Joseph D. Lipman · New York, US
• Bruce Robie · North Andover, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 26, 1999
• Grant date: Nov 6, 2001
• Expiry date: May 26, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G2200/322
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A pelvic positioning device for stabilizing a patient while lying on their side in a lateral decubitus position. The device includes an anterior pelvic support mechanism including anterior support pads for contacting both pubic tubercles and the ASIS on one or both sides of the patient's body. In a preferred embodiment, the anterior pelvic support mechanism includes two ASIS pads. To provide additional stabilization an upper torso pad may be included proximate the sternum of the patient's rib cage. In addition, the device includes a posterior pelvic support mechanism including a telescopic vertical member and a crescent shaped posterior support pad. The posterior support pad is mounted by a collar to a free end of the telescopic vertical member so as to be freely rotatable in a horizontal plane parallel with the operating table. As the anterior and posterior pelvic support mechanisms are moved towards the patient's body, the posterior support pad freely rotates about the vertical member and automatically properly positions itself along the central line of the sacrum and terminating proximate the distal end of the coccyx.