Patent ID: 9211098
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An anatomical support for facilitating the medical imaging of a patient's hip, leg or knee, the anatomical support comprising an operatively horizontal pelvis support panel to one edge of which is attached an edge of a thigh locating panel by a hinged attachment and that has attached to an opposite edge thereof by another hinged attachment a calf or foot support panel, and wherein the pelvis support panel has anchorage attachments for cooperation in use with a pelvis restraint, and the thigh locating panel has anchorage attachments for cooperation in use with a thigh restraint; and wherein locking means are provided for locking the calf or foot support panel in adjustable positions in which it is generally parallel to the pelvis support panel but horizontally displaced therefrom, and wherein the calf or foot support panel, the thigh locating panel and the pelvis support panel are made substantially entirely of radiolucent material, in which the thigh locating panel has a pair of juxtaposed openings therein that can be selectively used to receive a generally horizontal leg of a patient whilst the other leg is supported and located relative to the thigh locating panel and calf or foot support panel.