This disclosure relates to surgical support systems. More particularly, but not exclusively, one contemplated embodiment relates to a connector assembly configured to attach a table extensions and/or a leg support to a surgical table. While various connector assemblies have been developed, there is still room for improvement. Thus, a need persists for further contributions in this area of technology.
In one contemplated embodiment, a surgical support system comprises a surgical table; a first leg support assembly coupled to the surgical table; a second leg support assembly; and a surgical table extension coupled to the surgical table and including a first connector and a second connector and a connector enabling assembly configured to selectively enable the second leg support assembly to be coupled to one of the first connector and the second connector.
In another contemplated embodiment, a surgical support system comprises a surgical table; a leg support assembly including a leg support connector with a hook shaped portion; and a surgical table extension coupled to the surgical table and including a first connector defining a first slot with a first shaft extending across the first slot and a second connector defining a second slot with a second shaft extending across the second slot, wherein the hook shaped portion is configured to engage one of the first shaft and the second shaft when the leg support connector is inserted into one of the first slot and the second slot, respectively.
In another contemplated embodiment, a bracket for coupling at least one surgical table accessory to a surgical table comprises a rail coupling portion; a first accessory retaining portion; and a second accessory retaining portion positioned vertically below the first retaining portion.
In another contemplated embodiment a surgical table extension comprises a surgical table frame coupled to a surgical table by a connecting assembly; a first accessory connector; a second accessory connector; and an accessory connector enabling assembly configured to be moved between a first position and a second position, wherein the first accessory connector is configured to receive and retain an accessory when the accessory connector enabling assembly is in the first position and the second accessory connector is configured to receive and retain an accessory when the accessory connector enabling assembly is in the second position. Additional features, which alone or in combination with any other feature(s), such as those listed above and/or those listed in the claims, may comprise patentable subject matter and will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of various embodiments exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the embodiments as presently perceived.
Referring now to the illustrative examples in the drawings, wherein like numerals represent the same or similar elements throughout:
While the present disclosure can take many different forms, for the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same. No limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Various alterations, further modifications of the described embodiments, and any further applications of the principles of the disclosure, as described herein, are contemplated.
A surgical support system 10 according to one contemplated embodiment is shown in
The hip distractor assembly 14 includes a table extension 28, an operative leg holder assembly 30 or leg support 30, a non-operative leg holder assembly 32 or leg support 32, and mounting brackets 34 or connector 34 as shown in
The table extension 28 comprises a table coupling assembly 36, a connecting frame 38, a Y-shaped support frame assembly 40, and a platform 42 as shown in
The table coupling assembly 36 includes a length adjustable beam 44 and coupling assemblies (described below) attached to the ends of the beam 44 as shown in
The support frame assembly 40 is generally Y-shaped and is configured to support the operative leg holder assembly 30. The support frame assembly 40 includes a frame 64 with a base 66 and angled arms 68, perineal post cones 70, a handle 72, connecting portion 74, and a mounting assembly 76 or connector enabling assembly 76 as shown in
The mounting assembly 76 extends between the angled arms 68 and is configured to allow a user to select which connecting portion 74 they would like to attach the operative leg holder assembly 30 to. The mounting assembly 76 includes a shaft 88 and a handle 90 coupled to the shaft 88 as shown in
The coupling bracket 34 includes a first side S1, a second side S2, a third side S3 extending between the first side S1 and the second side S2, a rail adapter portion 136, a guide pin 138, a locking knob 140, a table extension support 142, and a leg holder support portion 144 as shown in
The locking knob 140 extends from the second side S2 that is adjacent to the guide pin 138 and positioned in a locking opening 145 extending though the bracket 34 as shown in
The table extension support 142 includes an insert engaging surface 150 with a protrusion 152 and a trigger 154. The insert engaging surface 150 is configured to be engaged by the extension 58 and the protrusion 152 is configured to engage the slot 60 in the insert 52 as shown in
The leg holder support portion 144 includes a hook shaped recess 162, a locking knob opening 164, and an anti-rotation pin opening 166 as shown in
The non-operative leg holder assembly 32 includes a non-operative leg coupling assembly 168, a first spar 170 or adapter 170, and a second spar 172 as shown in
The operative leg holder assembly 30 includes a spar 182 and a connector 184 coupled to the end of the spar 182 as shown in
Many other embodiments of the present disclosure are also envisioned. For example, a surgical support system comprises a surgical table; a first leg support assembly coupled to the surgical table; a second leg support assembly; and a surgical table extension coupled to the surgical table and including a first connector and a second connector and a connector enabling assembly configured to selectively enable the second leg support assembly to be coupled to one of the first connector and the second connector.
In another example, a surgical support system comprises a surgical table; a leg support assembly including a leg support connector with a hook shaped portion; and a surgical table extension coupled to the surgical table and including a first connector defining a first slot with a first shaft extending across the first slot and a second connector defining a second slot with a second shaft extending across the second slot, wherein the hook shaped portion is configured to engage one of the first shaft and the second shaft when the leg support connector is inserted into one of the first slot and the second slot, respectively.
In another example, a bracket for coupling at least one surgical table accessory to a surgical table comprises a rail coupling portion; a first accessory retaining portion; and a second accessory retaining portion positioned vertically below the first retaining portion.
In another example a surgical table extension comprises a surgical table frame coupled to a surgical table by a connecting assembly; a first accessory connector; a second accessory connector; and an accessory connector enabling assembly configured to be moved between a first position and a second position, wherein the first accessory connector is configured to receive and retain an accessory when the accessory connector enabling assembly is in the first position and the second accessory connector is configured to receive and retain an accessory when the accessory connector enabling assembly is in the second position.
Any theory, mechanism of operation, proof, or finding stated herein is meant to further enhance understanding of principles of the present disclosure and is not intended to make the present disclosure in any way dependent upon such theory, mechanism of operation, illustrative embodiment, proof, or finding. It should be understood that while the use of the word preferable, preferably or preferred in the description above indicates that the feature so described may be more desirable, it nonetheless may not be necessary and embodiments lacking the same may be contemplated as within the scope of the disclosure, that scope being defined by the claims that follow.
In reading the claims it is intended that when words such as “a,” “an,” “at least one,” “at least a portion” are used there is no intention to limit the claim to only one item unless specifically stated to the contrary in the claim. When the language “at least a portion” and/or “a portion” is used the item may include a portion and/or the entire item unless specifically stated to the contrary.
It should be understood that only selected embodiments have been shown and described and that all possible alternatives, modifications, aspects, combinations, principles, variations, and equivalents that come within the spirit of the disclosure as defined herein or by any of the following claims are desired to be protected. While embodiments of the disclosure have been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same are to be considered as illustrative and not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. Additional alternatives, modifications and variations may be apparent to those skilled in the art. Also, while multiple inventive aspects and principles may have been presented, they need not be utilized in combination, and various combinations of inventive aspects and principles are possible in light of the various embodiments provided above.
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/799,251, filed Mar. 13, 2013, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,730,851, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/698,547, filed on Sep. 7, 2012, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
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