Patent ID: 6584630
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: A61B,A61G

Abstract:
A radiolucent surgical table extension assembly for use in combination with a scanning machine having an enclosed scanning zone, comprising:a radiolucent support member having a proximal end adapted to be removably attached to one end of a table in cantilever fashion, the radiolucent support member having a rigidity sufficient to support an upper torso and head of a patient, the table and the radiolucent support member adapted to be movable relative to the scanning machine to locate the radiolucent support member and the head of the patient within the scanning zone; a radiolucent mounting structure connected to the radiolucent support member; and a radiolucent skull clamp attached to the radiolucent mounting structure and adapted to support the head of the patient, the radiolucent skull clamp having two frame members with respective first legs extending adjacent each other, the first legs having respective openings extending therethrough, and the openings receiving a mounting clamp for attaching the radiolucent skull clamp to the radiolucent mounting structure.