Patent ID: 6044289
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: A61B,A61G

Abstract:
An indexing assembly for use in imaging of a joint of a patient, the joint being movable into a plurality of different orientations, comprising:an index member connectable with the joint for movement with the joint, said index member having a plurality of sequential index positions;means for transmitting the force of movement of the joint between different orientations to said index member to move said index member between sequential index positions, said means for transmitting comprising a joint support connectable with a body part adjacent the joint and supporting the body part, said joint support being connected for movement with said index member;a blocking member movable relative to said index member between a first position blocking movement of said index member out of any one of said sequential index positions and a second position not blocking movement of said index member out of any one of said sequential index positions;an actuator movable by the patient and connected to said blocking member for moving said blocking member between the first position and the second position; andlimiting means for ensuring movement of said index member to movement into the next one of said sequential index positions upon movement of said index member out of any one of said sequential index positions.