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An operating table for hand surgery.

V Bowen1, P Chang

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|February 1, 1988
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An inexpensive, easy-to-build operating table for hand surgery was developed. This surgical table has been in daily use for over two years and is popular with all staff members.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Instrumentation
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Standard operating tables can be expensive and may not be optimized for specialized procedures like hand surgery.
  • There is a need for cost-effective and user-centric surgical equipment in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the construction of an affordable and easily assembled operating table tailored for hand surgery.
  • To present a practical solution that meets the specific ergonomic and functional requirements of hand surgeons and staff.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed construction plans for an inexpensive operating table were developed.
  • The design incorporated feedback and specific needs of the surgical staff.
  • The table was built and implemented into daily surgical workflow.

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Main Results:

  • The constructed operating table is inexpensive and simple to build.
  • The table has been in continuous daily use for over two years.
  • The operating table has received positive feedback and is popular among all staff members.

Conclusions:

  • The developed operating table is a successful, cost-effective, and user-friendly solution for hand surgery.
  • This design demonstrates the feasibility of creating specialized surgical equipment with readily available materials and user input.
  • The long-term daily use and staff popularity validate the practical utility and design efficacy of this operating table.