Abstract: A cradle for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure includes a supporting base adapted to rest upon a supporting surface and a cradle body for embracing and supporting a patient in proper posture to undergo performance of a surgical procedure. A cradle body support structure supports the cradle body above the supporting base in such a manner that the cradle body may rotate about a horizontal, longitudinal cradle body rotational axis to change the position of the patient while the cradle body maintains the patient in proper surgical posture.