Patent ID: 6626408
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An adjustable limb support comprisinga base, a first scissor arm, means for permitting rotation of the first scissor arm relative to said base, a second scissor arm, a sliding mounting plate, means for alternatively permitting movement and preventing movement of the sliding mounting plate with respect to the base, means for permitting rotation of the second scissor arm relative to said sliding mounting plate, means for rotatable connecting the first scissor arm to the second scissor arm at an apex, and a limb support trough mounted at the point of the apex formed by the first scissor arm an the second scissor arm, wherein rotation of the first scissor arm towards the second scissor arm moves the apex away from the base and rotation of the first scissor arm away from the second scissor arm moves the apex toward the base and wherein the adjustable limb support is comprised solely of radiolucent materials.