Orthopaedic trolley
First Claim
1. An orthopaedic trolley comprising a support structure which comprises a plurality of depending legs, each of said legs having a rotatable wheel of the castor type mounted at its outer end, the support structure having mounted thereon a patient knee and leg support means, said knee and leg support means comprising a principal weight bearing area for supporting the knee and a secondary weight bearing area for supporting the leg, said principal weight bearing area being located substantially directly above the center point of the area encompassed between said depending legs, the legs being splayed outwardly from a common mounting member beneath a predetermined portion of said knee and leg support means, said predetermined portion consisting essentially only of said principal weight bearing area so as to provide a stable base for the knee and leg support means said secondary weight bearing area extending rearwardly of said predetermined portion.
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Abstract
An orthopaedic trolley for leg support to allow mobility in cases of injury or disablement of the foot or ankle comprising a support structure 18 slidably mounted in a sleeve 26 having legs 20 splayed outwardly therefrom. The legs 20 are mounted on castors 24 or rotatable wheels. A cradle 14 is provided having a foam filled 16 inner portion and extending therefrom a maneuvering handle 22.
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- 1. An orthopaedic trolley comprising a support structure which comprises a plurality of depending legs, each of said legs having a rotatable wheel of the castor type mounted at its outer end, the support structure having mounted thereon a patient knee and leg support means, said knee and leg support means comprising a principal weight bearing area for supporting the knee and a secondary weight bearing area for supporting the leg, said principal weight bearing area being located substantially directly above the center point of the area encompassed between said depending legs, the legs being splayed outwardly from a common mounting member beneath a predetermined portion of said knee and leg support means, said predetermined portion consisting essentially only of said principal weight bearing area so as to provide a stable base for the knee and leg support means said secondary weight bearing area extending rearwardly of said predetermined portion.
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