Patent ID: 7234180
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A surgical table system for supporting a patient during a spinal surgical procedure, comprising: a frame system to support the surgical table system above the ground; and a head support system, a torso support system, a pair of arm support systems, and a leg support system, said support systems being positioned along said frame system to support the patient in a position during the surgical procedure, and wherein when in the position said torso support system is structured to support a torso of the patient generally in a first plane and said leg support system is movable relative to said torso support system from a first position where a lumbar portion of the spine is placed in flexion with knees of the patient below said first plane to a second position where the lumbar portion of the spine is placed in extension with knees of the patient above said first plane.