A medical support arm may include a holding end, a coupling end, a coupling-end pivot joint for swiveling the support arm about a pivot axis (A1) and tilting the support arm about a tilt axis (A2), and a clamping mechanism with which the pivot joint can be locked or released as desired. The pivot joint allows the support arm to rotate exclusively about the tilt axis (A2) and the pivot axis (A1). A tilting device may have a tilting element and a cylindrical sliding surface on which the tilting element is seated. A pivot mechanism can have a guide ring and at least one ring guide surface that receives the guide ring. A tilting element, as part of the clamping mechanism, may be provided as a gripper clamp that secures both the tilting device and the pivot mechanism against rotation by clamping the central body.

A surgical boot system and sleeve accessory for hip distraction. The surgical boot system includes an L-shaped rigid shell having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A soft liner is attached to the rigid shell and extends along at least one of the proximal portion and the distal portion. The surgical boot system also includes at least one strap assembly (which can be a plurality of strap assemblies) extending around the rigid shell. A load transmission hoop is connected to and extends around the distal portion of the rigid shell and an attachment point is connected to the load transmission hoop. The rigid shell is pivotable about the attachment point. Specifically, the attachment point is configured to interface with a hip distractor apparatus in a way that allows for multiple degrees of freedom.

A limb support comprises a spar, a limb rest, and a coupler. The spar is configured to be supported from a patient support apparatus and adjustable relative to the patient support and has a longitudinal axis. The coupler includes a release that is selectively actuable to release locking mechanisms to permit adjustment of the limb support relative to the spar.

A height-adjustable support for supporting various bodily limbs over a wide range of limb positions, and in hospital rooms, doctors' offices, or other compact environments. The device permits a medical procedure to be performed by a single person while the device supports the limb. The device includes a rigid base, at least one support mounted to the base to extend therefrom, and a cradle mounted on the support, the cradle defining a surface configured to support a limb of a patient. The supports may be adjustable in length, and the cradle may be adjustable in angular position. The cradle may be U-shaped or otherwise concavely-shaped, and may be linked with a cushioning material. A cover may be provided, and the cover and/or cradle may be configured with complementary fasteners for releasably attaching the cover to the cradle, so that the cover may be discarded after each use.

A cushioned support device includes a pad for supporting a portion of a patient's leg, a securing system coupled to the pad and configured to secure the portion of the patient's leg to the pad, and a connecting member coupled to the pad and configured to couple the cushioned support device to a second cushioned support device.

A system for a footrest including a base assembly, a shaft assembly and a leg rest assembly is disclosed. The base assembly includes a base providing proper support on a ground surface for the footrest. The shaft assembly includes a shaft mounted to the base. The shaft being telescopic to adjust the height of the shaft to accommodate different users. The shaft assembly includes a motor and control buttons for adjusting the height of the shaft. Mounted atop of the shaft is a leg rest of the leg rest assembly. The leg rest provides support to the foot and leg of the user to allow the foot to be elevated comfortably for prolonged periods of time. Mounted to the leg rest is a removable and disposable toe separator to increase sanitation for users to avoid cross contamination between users. The toe separator being secured between the toes of the user.

Systems and methods may be used to perform robot-aided surgery. A system may include a robotic controller to monitor a position and orientation of an end effector coupled to an end of a robotic arm. The robotic controller may apply a force to a bone using the end effector, such as via a soft tissue balancing component. The robotic controller may determine soft tissue balance using information from a tracking system, such as a position of a first tracker affixed to the bone. The soft tissue balance may be output, such as to a display device.

A pad assembly, system and method of securing a patient onto an operating table when the patient is in the Trendelenburg position. The pad assembly and system is used to support and hold a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure performed while the table, and thus the patient lying thereon, is in an inclined position, such as the Trendelenburg position. The pad assembly and system has characteristics which promote improved securing to eliminate shifting and/or sliding due to gravitational forces when the patient's body is in the Trendelenburg position, as well as promote a secure holding of the patient in a desired position on the table, in order to minimize injury to the patient. The pad assembly and system further has improved channels to allow for drainage of fluids that may otherwise be trapped between the patient's body and the OR Table during the surgical procedure.

Various embodiments, aspects and features of the present solution encompass a manually adjustable patient positioning device that is configured to reside on an operating table and outside the sterile field of a surgical environment. A carriage assembly rides along a pair of parallel guide rails and supports a cushioning device. A patient's foot, for example, may be placed on the cushioning device such that repositioning of the carriage assembly along the guide rails causes manipulation of the position and degree of articulation for the patient's knee during an orthopedic surgery.

A transport apparatus has a mobile chassis, a lifting mechanism, two armpit supports structured and operated mirror-symmetrical to one another, and two seat assemblies. The lifting mechanism includes a lifting arm for assembling a chest rest and two lifting racks, and a linear actuator driving the lifting arm to pivot upward or downward. The armpit supports are assembled on the lifting racks and transversely extend toward a rear of the mobile chassis. The seat assemblies are assembled on the mobile chassis. Each of the seat assembly has a seat plate driven to rotate by a drive motor to form a seat. The weak person can be moved directly by the transport apparatus with voice command or with a remote control. Since the weak person is not moved by the care workers, the weak person can be moved in an easier and safer way.