Abstract: The present invention pertains to a traction system (1) for operating table suitable for the orthopedic surgery of a patient's upper and/or lower limb, of the type comprising a mobile support (3) intended to receive said limb to be operated on and extension means (4) enabling application at the end of said limb of a traction force on the proximal part of said limb, characterized in that said system comprises means (5) for the measurement of the traction force applied to said limb, which is linked to an automatic control system (6) modifying the traction force exerted on the limb until reaching an index value relative to the desired extension.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a motorized operating table (1) of the type comprising a horizontal platform (2) for supporting a patient, equipped at least in part with a side rail (3) for accessories, said platform (2) being affixed on a chassis mounted on wheels, characterized in that said table (1) comprises a control unit (7) for controlling the displacement of the operating table (1) attached on the side rail (3) and coupled to a base comprising a motor unit (8), said control unit (7) comprising control means for actuating the operating or the stopping of said motor unit.