Abstract: Systems and devices oriented in a compact manner provide lift assistance to a spar of a surgery table for hip, leg-related surgeries, or generally lower limb related orthopedic procedures. The compact device does not impede the radiolucency of the spar below the patient's hip, trochanter, or femur.

Abstract: A positioning system for a surgical mask utilizing an adjustable leg that is positioned on a mirror by way of a series of orifices. The adjustable leg includes a handle rotatably confined by the mirror orifice to raise and lower the surgical mask.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table utilizing a platform having first and second end portions. First and second end supports are used to mount the platform which is adjusted by a carriage having a pawl operator. The carriage includes studs having support surfaces for the platform. A tower utilizing a gear rack interacts with the carriage pawl operator to position the platform relative to the first and second end support of the surgery table.

Abstract: A positioning system for a surgical mask utilizing an adjustable leg that is positioned on a mirror by way of a series of orifices. The adjustable leg includes a handle rotatably confined by the mirror orifice to raise and lower the surgical mask.

Abstract: A surgery table load monitoring system utilizing a base member fixed to a surgery table support. The base member is connected to at least one platform structural member to determine load forces due to the weight of a patient on the platform structured member. Detectors are used to indicate particular stresses and generate a signal which may be employed to disable movement of the surgery table.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table utilizing a platform having first and second end portions. First and second end supports are used to mount the platform which is adjusted by a carriage having a pawl operator. The carriage includes studs having support surfaces for the platform. A tower utilizing a gear rack interacts with the carriage pawl operator to position the platform relative to the first and second end support of the surgery table.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table utilizing a platform having first and second end portions. First and second end supports are used to mount the platform which is adjusted by a carriage having a pawl operator. The carriage includes studs having support surfaces for the platform. A tower utilizing a gear rack interacts with the carriage pawl operator to position the platform relative to the first and second end support of the surgery table.

Abstract: A surgery table utilizing first and second hinged supports that form a frame supporting a patient. First and second connectors hold the first and second supports to first and second piers. Each pier is formed with a base with a linked positioning mechanism for each connector and support member. Each positioning mechanism utilizes a column and a first arm having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The first arm proximal portion is axially rotatable relative to the first column. The second arm possesses a proximal portion and a distal portion such that the second arm proximal portion is axially rotatable relative to the distal portion of the first arm. The second arm distal portion links to the frame connector. A controller determines the axial rotation of the proximal portions of the first and second arms to determine an overall configuration of the frame.

Abstract: A protection device for a chest pad having a central section lying intermediate to first and second wings sections. A first cover having a first chamber encloses the central section. Second and third covers including second and third chambers enclosed first and second wing sections. At least the second or third covers include a portion formed of resilient material permitting expansion of the second or third chambers, respectively.

Abstract: A patient axillary support cushion utilizing a first member having a base, a first leg, and a second leg. First and second legs are connected to the base to form a channel for placement adjacent the axilla of a patient. The first leg is shorter than the second leg and is intended to allow the placement of endo-tracheal tubes. A second member formed of softer material overlies the channel formed by the elements of the first member. The second member may include convoluted surface characteristics for pressing the skin of the patient.

Abstract: A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The resultant position of the frame formed by the first and second sections may take the configuration of a flat surface or an upwardly or downwardly oriented “vee”.

Abstract: A pelvic bracing system having a first hip plate connected with respect to a second hip plate. The first hip plate and the second hip plate are laterally and/or rotationally adjustable with respect to a posterior panel to properly fit a posterior pelvic region of a patient. The first hip plate and the second hip plate are laterally and/or rotationally adjustable with respect to an anterior panel to properly fit an anterior pelvic region of the patient. In addition, a thigh cuff is connected with respect to the first hip plate or the second hip plate and is laterally and vertically adjustable across a first component and a second component.

Abstract: A medical table having a head end column and a pair of foot end columns, all of which are automatically and simultaneously extendable and retractable between upper and lower positions. A patient support system, which may include a body support and separate leg supports, is supported by the head and foot end columns.

Abstract: A base for a disposable surgical cement mixing system includes a support member and a vacuum source. The support member is configured to support cement within a mixing chamber. The vacuum source is carried by the support member. The vacuum source is operative to impart a relative vacuum within the mixing container during mixing of the cement.

Abstract: A bone cement delivery apparatus is provided. The delivery apparatus includes a delivery tube and a connector. The delivery tube has an inner wall providing an axial bore. The connector is provided at a proximal end of the delivery tube. The connector includes at least one receiving slot in the inner wall. The receiving slot includes a transverse portion comprising an override surface and a local recess which cooperate to removably mate the delivery tube and the connector with a bone cement dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: A bone cement delivery apparatus is provided which includes a body, a ram, a trigger mechanism, and a pawl assembly. The body is configured to support a bone cement dispensing container. The ram is carried by the body and is configured to advance relative to the body to urge bone cement from the dispensing container. The trigger mechanism is located on the body and is configured for actuation to advance the ram. The pawl assembly is carried by the trigger mechanism to engage the ram, the pawl assembly comprising a pawl is carried by the trigger mechanism infinitely adjustable in relation with the trigger mechanism between a relatively low force position and a relatively high force position.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a fluid containment system includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a male end portion having a plurality of fingers extending outwardly and arcuately along the body, a terminating portion of each finger elastically urgable in an inward direction. The second body includes a female end portion having a plurality of longitudinally extending receiving slots along an inner surface of the female portion, each longitudinal slot positioned to axially receive in assembly a respective one of the fingers, and a recess formed in the female portion inner surface adjacent and arcuately offset from each longitudinal slot. The first body is axially loaded into the second body by inserting the fingers into the slots, and the loaded first body is rotated relative to the second body, inwardly urging the fingers, and receiving the fingers within the respective slots.

Abstract: A pelvic bracing system having a first hip plate connected with respect to a second hip plate. The first hip plate and the second hip plate are laterally and/or rotationally adjustable with respect to a posterior panel to properly fit a posterior pelvic region of a patient. The first hip plate and the second hip plate are laterally and/or rotationally adjustable with respect to an anterior panel to properly fit an anterior pelvic region of the patient.