Spinal Surgery Tables
What to look for if you're adding or expanding spine surgery services.
I
f you're only look-
ing to perform
such basic spine
procedures as lumbar
decompressions and
herniated discs, you
can easily convert
your standard surgical
table into a spine
table. A detachable
fixture known as a
Wilson frame that fits
right on top of a stan-
dard OR table will maintain patients in a flexed position. Its 2 curved
parallel pads situate the patient in a prone position, which holds the
chest and pelvis in place over the table with adjustable, lateral sup-
port. The space between the curved pads leaves the patient's
abdomen free to hang without pressure, one of the primary ways to
minimize blood loss during spinal surgery. Meanwhile, another pad
supports the patient's tibia(s), which keeps the lower spine flexed and
ready for operation.
For more complex operations, however, open-frame Jackson tables
offer advanced features for advanced procedures like spinal fusion or
laminectomy. A typical Jackson model features an open, modular base
with interchangeable top frames. Jackson tables are excellent
resources for facilities that need specialized equipment for advanced
spinal operations. Here are some of the features you should consider
when evaluating a spine table:
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John C. Liu, MD
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