Abstract: The invention includes remote-participation of a medical device manufacturing company representative in a medical procedure, whereby the device representative uses a variety of components to track and monitor devices in an operating room in “real-time,” while checking on device status and advising a surgeon through Wearable Video Technology rather than being physically present in the operating room. A system allows for a remote surgeon to advise surgeons, prepares for surgeries, chooses and tracks implant devices, evaluates and reports on device implantation, calibration and performance, evaluates surgeries and staff, prepares for and concludes procedures, trains medical staff members, performs billing functions, performs legal compliance functions, performs inventory restocking functions, and various other functions.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates the remote-participation of a medical device manufacturing company representative in a medical procedure, whereby the device representative coordinates the surgery through audio-visual technology and electronic identifier devices. In the proposed system, the device manufacturing company representative serves as a Surgical Engineer™. The Surgical Engineer uses a variety of audio visual devices and electronic identifiers, as well as an Internet application and at least one server and at least one database, to track and monitor devices in a medical facility in “real-time,” while checking on device status and advising medical staff through Wearable Video Technology rather than being physically present in the operating room.

Abstract: Surgical assemblies which reduce stress on a patient lower extremity while facilitating surgical procedures are disclosed. A surgical table extension is disclosed for positioning lower extremities. The table extension comprises a limb manipulator, a base, a platform support, and a perineal post. In another aspect, a surgical table extension comprises a brace assembly which contacts a patient foot, ankle, lower leg, and thigh. The brace assembly is connected to a limb manipulator, enabling the lower extremity to be rotated and manipulated. Rotation forces are applied to both the foot and the thigh, reducing stress on the patient knee.