Patent ID: 6076525
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A frame for prone surgical positioning adapted for use in positioning a patient in a prone position for surgery, comprising:a) a first lateral beam;b) a second lateral beam;c) a pair of opposing longitudinal beams, said first and second lateral beams being connected to the longitudinal beams to define an open rectangular base disposed horizontally;d) a pair of surgical upper chest pads, each of the pads being disposed on a vertical post fixedly attached to a sleeve slidably disposed about said first lateral beam;e) a pair of surgical antero-lateral chest pads, each of the pads being disposed on a vertical post fixedly attached to a sleeve slidably disposed about one of said opposing longitudinal beams;f) a pair of surgical hip pads, each of the pads being disposed on a vertical post fixedly attached to a longitudinal sleeve slidably disposed about one of said opposing longitudinal beams, the longitudinal sleeve being fixedly attached to a transverse sleeve,said second lateral beam being slidably disposed in said transverse sleeves;g) a plurality of flat, rectangular platforms, the platforms being mounted on top of the vertical posts supporting said chest pads, the vertical posts supporting said antero-lateral chest pads, and the vertical posts supporting said hip pads; andh) a piece of hook and loop fastening material fixedly attached to the top of each of said platforms, and a mating piece of hook and loop fastening material fixedly attached to said upper chest pads, said antero-lateral chest pads and said hip pads, whereby said pads are removably attached to said platforms,said frame being adapted for placement on a surgical operating table, a patient being positioned on said frame in a prone position for surgery.