Patent classifications
A61G13/1285
Single and dual column patient positioning support structure
A surgical table for supporting a patient over a floor and including a base assembly, a support column assembly and a patient support structure. The base assembly supported on the floor and including a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a member extending along a base longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. The support column assembly moveably coupled with the base assembly and configured to translate between the first and second ends of the base assembly along the member extending therebetween, the support column assembly being the only support column assembly coupled with the base assembly. The patient support structure including a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends, the second end of the patient support structure supported off of the support column assembly in a cantilevered fashion.
Muscle tension relief device and associated methods
Example muscle tension relief devices are provided herein. A muscle tension relief device includes a first base portion extending in a first plane, a second base portion extending in a second plane, and a muscle engagement feature extending generally upwardly. There is a non-zero angle extending between the first plane and the second plane. The device is configured to engage with and relieve tension in a user's iliacus or psoas muscles. The device can transition from a first position resting on the first base portion to a second position resting on the second base portion to cause the muscle engagement feature to change orientation to apply pressure at the proper position on a user's psoas major muscle. The shape of an upper portion of a body of the device and the muscle engagement feature correspond to the shape of a hand, such as that of a physical therapist.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACTIVATING MANUAL MANIPULATION USING LINKAGE INTERACTION SENSING
Robotic medical systems capable of manual manipulation are described. A robotic medical system can include a robotic arm and a sensor architecture. The sensor architecture can include one or more non-joint based sensors that are positioned to detect a first force exerted on the robotic arm. The robotic medical system can be configured to determine whether sensor data received from the sensor architecture meets first criteria. For example, the first criteria can be met in accordance with a determination that the first force exceeds a first threshold force. The robotic medical system can be configured to, in accordance with a determination that the first criteria are met, transition the robotic arm from a position control mode to a manual manipulation mode.
Method and apparatus for supporting and stabilizing a patient during hip distraction
A stabilizing pad configured for positioning on a surgical table onto which a patient is placed for a surgical procedure, the stabilizing pad comprising: a high friction top surface; and a high friction bottom surface; wherein the stabilizing pad comprises foam.
HEAD CAP
The invention relates to a head cap, for placement of a head of a person. The head cap comprises a support shell with an inner face facing the head and an outer face facing away from the head and a cover shell with an inner face facing the head and a outer face facing away from the head, wherein at least the inner face of the support shell is optionally at least along an outer edge of the inner face, preferably over the entire surface, cushioned with a cushion layer and is covered by a flexible cover layer which encloses the inner face and extends up to the outer face of the support shell at least in a peripheral support shell edge region, wherein at least one cover layer edge is covered by the cover shell.
PINLESS LOADING FOR SPINE TABLE
According to the present disclosure, a patient support device includes a patient support top, a support bracket, and a catch assembly that is slidably attached to the support bracket and that is operable to receive a connector of the patient support top.
SURGICAL SUPPORT AND COVER THEREFOR
The invention relates to a surgical support (20) having a base (22) which is ergonomically shaped to support a part of a patient's anatomy and a removable cover (24) which has an inner surface (30) and an outer surface (32) and which is adapted to fit over the base with its inner surface toward the base. The cover carries a cushioning pad (34) which preferably comprises memory foam and is secured to the outer surface of the cover and positioned to be interposed between the patient and the base in use. The relatively bulky base can be used multiple times. The cover and its cushioning pad are easily replaced.
Reconfigurable upper leg support for a surgical frame
A surgical frame and method for use thereof is provided. The surgical frame is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery. The surgical frame includes a main beam that can be rotated, raised/lowered, and tilted upwardly/downwardly to afford positioning and repositioning of a patient supported thereon. The surgical frame also includes a reconfigurable upper leg support for supporting portions of the upper legs, the hips, and the lower back of the patient to facilitate positioning and repositioning there during surgery. The upper leg support via reconfiguration thereof can accommodate patients of different sizes, can provide flexure of the patient's lumbar spine to facilitate surgical access thereto, and can prevent unwanted torsion of a patient's spine during such reconfiguration.
LINKAGE MECHANISMS FOR MOUNTING ROBOTIC ARMS TO A SURGICAL TABLE
In some embodiments, an apparatus can include a surgical table and an adapter coupled thereto. The adapter includes an interface structure, a first link member coupled to a second link member, and a third link member coupled to a fourth link member. The first link member and the third link member are each pivotally coupled to the interface mechanism at a shared first pivot joint. The second link member and the fourth link member are each coupleable to a robotic arm. The first link member and the second link member collectively provide for movement of the first robotic arm in at least one of a lateral, longitudinal or vertical direction relative to the table top. The third link member and the fourth link member collectively provide for movement of the second robotic arm in at least one of a lateral, longitudinal or vertical direction relative to the table top.
OPERATING TABLES, RELATED DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS
A hydraulic circuit for an operating table includes a hydraulic unit, a first hydraulic cylinder with a first chamber defined at least partially by a first leading active surface; and a second hydraulic cylinder with a second chamber defined at least partially by a second leading active surface; wherein: in a control operating mode of the hydraulic circuit, the first chamber is in fluid communication with only the second chamber, and in a maintenance operating mode of the hydraulic circuit, the first chamber and the second chamber are in fluid communication with the hydraulic unit.