Patent ID: 6813788
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: A61B,A61G

Abstract:
A surgical table extension for use in combination with a surgical table having opposed longitudinal ends and a scanning machine having an enclosed scanning zone, comprising:a radiolucent inner support member comprising an inner end and an outer end, the inner end adapted to be removably attached to a longitudinal end of the surgical table and to extend outward from the longitudinal end in cantilever fashion; a radiolucent outer support member comprising an inner end and an outer end, the inner end of the outer support member being adjustably mounted to the outer end of the inner support member, the outer support member being adjustable with respect to the inner support member to change a length of the table extension, the surgical table and the table extension being movable relative to the scanning machine to locate the table extension within the scanning zone; a cavity comprising flat, opposing walls extending across a substantial portion of a width of one of the outer end of the inner support member and the inner end of the outer support member; another of the outer end of the inner support member and the inner end of the outer support member extending into the cavity; and a locking mechanism operably connected to the inner support member and the outer support member.