Abstract:
A disposable sleeve adapted to be applied to a shoulder position device. The disposable sleeve includes a first flexible side wall, a second flexible side wall connected to the first flexible side wall at a first edge and a second edge, and an opening at a first end of the sleeve, the opening adapted to receive the shoulder position device. The disposable sleeve also includes a pad secured to a second end of the sleeve, the pad defining a radius of curvature, and a plurality of tabs secured to the sleeve, the tabs having a layer of adhesive adapted to be secured to a portion of the shoulder position device.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method includes a first anatomic positioner for migrating a first anatomic part. The first anatomic positioner includes a first tapered arm for applying a motive force and a first arch at a distal end of the first tapered arm for contacting the first anatomic part. The first arch includes a varying width and a varying density where the first arch is asymmetrically offset from the first tapered arm such that a longitudinal axis of the first tapered arm extends through a lower portion of the first arch.
Abstract:
A radiolucent circumduction joint that has one, two, or three degrees of axis move movement about a central point that is able to mirror human joint movement.
Abstract:
In one version, a system is provided having or supporting a shoulder positioner apparatus comprising a tapered arm and arch for applying a motive force to engage a shoulder of a patientwith an auto correction means. A method for using the apparatus for shoulder migration at the AC joint is also provide.
Abstract:
An apparatus comprises a first anatomic positioner for migrating a first anatomic part of a patient on a patient platform. The first anatomic positioner comprises an arch structure being configured to be operable for engaging the patient's shoulder area. A strap structure is joined to the arch structure to extend caudally along the patient's side. A locking system is configured to be operable for longitudinal movement along a side of the patient platform and for being locked at a position along the movement. The locking system is further configured for engaging the strap structure for pulling the arch structure to caudally migrate the first anatomic part. Another apparatus further comprises a second anatomic positioner for migrating a second anatomic part of a patient on a patient platform, the second anatomic positioner comprising a mirror image of the first anatomic positioner.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to surgical table and more particularly to pneumatic controlled surgical table tops. The surgical tape top comprises one or more radiolucent pneumatic bags that are inflated and deflated to move the surgical table top portion to place a patient in a desired orientation.
Abstract:
An apparatus comprises means for engaging a patient platform. The means comprises at least one layer of laminar sheeting of radio lucent material. At least one anatomical support member which comprises at least one layer of laminar sheeting of radio lucent material. At least one articulating joint unit is in engagement with the at least one of anatomical support member. The at least one articulating joint unit comprise at least one layer of laminar sheeting of radio lucent material with a primarily non-metallic connector at a central pivot point. The at least one articulating joint unit is positionable in at least a vertical and horizontal orientations enabling positioning of portions of an anatomy in three dimensions along x, y, and z axes. At least one primarily non-metallic locking member is configured to lock the at least one articulating joint unit at selectable position(s), in which a load bearing stress is spread across lengths of the laminar sheeting to mitigate a susceptibility to stress fractures and load failure.
Abstract:
An apparatus has an anatomic positioner for migrating an anatomic part. The anatomic positioner has a mechanism for joining the apparatus to a side of a patient platform. A support member joins to the mechanism and extends longitudinally along the side. A breaking assembly moves longitudinally along the support member. The breaking assembly is operable to be fixed at a position along the support member. A support assembly is joined to the breaking assembly. The support assembly extends away from the breaking assembly and above a top of the patient platform. The support assembly positions a portion of the support assembly at a location above the top and fixes the portion at the location. A rigid member has an end portion and an engaging end. The end portion is joined to the portion of the support assembly. The engaging end engages the anatomic part and applies a pushing force thereupon.
Abstract:
A positioning system is provided that effectively engage the patient's neck/shoulder area so as to enable the caudally migration of the patient's neck/shoulder(s). An instance of the system includes a puller member for engaging a patient's neck/shoulder area and applying a pulling force thereupon. A support member is provided that is joined to the pulling member at a location away from where the engagement portion of the pulling member contacts the patient during normal use. The support member and the joining thereto are operational to enable the pulling member to adjustably maintain a substantially fixed vertical elevation that aligns the engagement portion of the pulling member to effectively engage the patient's neck/shoulder area; and, the support member also has a variable shuttle member that is adjustably joined to a guide member for adjusting the removable joining position of the support member along a length of a guide member. This guide member is configured to have a substantially parallel orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the engagement portion of the pulling member such that the pulling member is operable for being positioned relative to the patient and effectively engage the patient's neck/shoulder area so as to enable the caudally migration of the patient's neck/shoulder(s). A method for using the apparatus is also included.
Abstract:
An apparatus for mounting an anatomical positioner on a patient care platform includes a clamping mechanism for allowing an operator to quickly and securely join the apparatus to the patient care platform. Guide rails are joined to the clamping mechanism. The guide rails extend away from the patient care platform. Slides slidably join to the guide rails to allow the operator to position the anatomical positioner to impart a force on a patient on the patient care platform. The slides include brakes for at least stopping movement in a direction away from the patient care platform, and brake releases for releasing the brakes. Supports join to the slides for supporting the anatomical positioner. The supports have restraints for allowing the operator to quickly secure and adjust the anatomical positioner, whereby the anatomical positioner is positioned by the operator to impart the force on the patient and locked in place.