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Modular insert for use on a standard operating room table for performing shoulder surgery in the sitting position
1St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center, Tucson, Arizona.
Contemporary Orthopaedics
|December 9, 1992
Summary
A new modular insert allows standard surgical tables to be quickly converted for shoulder surgery. This inexpensive device eliminates the need for costly modifications, making the sitting position more accessible for surgical procedures.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- The sitting position is advantageous for shoulder surgery.
- Standard surgical tables require expensive modifications for shoulder procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an inexpensive modular insert for converting standard surgical tables.
- To facilitate the use of the sitting position in shoulder surgery.
Main Methods:
- Development of a modular insert for surgical tables.
- Testing the conversion time of a standard table using the insert.
Main Results:
- The modular insert allows conversion in under one minute.
- The insert is inexpensive and easy to build.
Conclusions:
- The modular insert provides a cost-effective solution for shoulder surgery positioning.
- This innovation enhances accessibility to the sitting position for shoulder operations.