Patent ID: 8020228
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A shoulder surgery attachment for a surgical table having an articulated leg section with accessory attachment rails on opposite sides thereof, wherein the shoulder surgery attachment comprises: an upright chair back assembly having a front and back, a back support with a base on a bottom end thereof for attachment to said rails, and a headrest assembly positioned above said back support and including a removable neck support and a head fixation assembly, said headrest assembly adjustably moveable up and down said chair back assembly; said neck support positioned below said head fixation assembly and protruding from the front of said headrest assembly for engagement with the back of a patient's neck; said head fixation assembly including a forward protruding substantially rigid U-shaped forehead clamp having two rearwardly extending distal free ends adjustably secured to said headrest assembly for engaging said clamp against the forehead of a patient to clamp the patient's head against said headrest assembly.