Surgical and x-ray operation table extension

摘要

An extension for an operating table having an adjustable surface for supporting a patient thereon for surgical procedures is described which comprises an x-ray transparent platform defining an upper surface of sufficient size for supporting a patient thereon, brackets for attachment of a first end of the platform to the operating table, an adjustable support at a second end of the platform for selectively raising and lowering the platform and for selectively tilting the platform about a longitudinal axis thereof in cooperation with position adjustments of the operating table, and a hanger attached to the under surface of the platform for holding x-ray film for use in taking intra-operative x-ray images of the patient.