Integrated Lumbar Combined Variable Angular Distraction Structure

Abstract

A spinal treatment apparatus for applying a force to a patient includes a base portion, a telescoping support, a spinal distraction device and an actuator. The telescoping support is mounted on the base portion and includes a bottom member and a top member. The top member is engaged with the bottom member so that the top member has a retracted position and an extended position. The telescoping support is capable of withstanding a force, corresponding to the spinal treatment force, imparted on the top member, while in both the retracted position and the extended position. The spinal distraction device is mounted on the top member and applies the spinal treatment force to the patient. The actuator moves the top member vertically relative to the bottom member.

1 . A spinal treatment apparatus for applying a spinal treatment force to a patient, comprising:
 a. a base portion;   b. a telescoping support mounted on and extending upwardly from the base portion, the telescoping support including a bottom member and a top member, the top member moveably engaged with the bottom member so that the top member has a retracted position and an extended position, the telescoping support constructed so as to be capable of withstanding a force imparted on the top member, the force corresponding to the spinal treatment force, while in both the retracted position and the extended position;   c. a spinal distraction device mounted on the top member of telescoping support that applies the spinal treatment force to the patient; and   d. an actuator that moves the top member vertically relative to the bottom member, thereby moving the spinal distraction device to a selected vertical position.   
   
   
       2 . The spinal treatment apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a treatment bed, capable of supporting the patient, placed adjacent to the telescoping support. 
   
   
       3 . The spinal treatment apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises a linear electrical motor. 
   
   
       4 . The spinal treatment apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises a hydraulic lift. 
   
   
       5 . The spinal treatment apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises an electro-mechanical linkage that causes movement between the top member and the bottom member. 
   
   
       6 . The spinal treatment apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom member comprises a first steel conduit and wherein the top member comprises a second steel conduit that fits inside a portion of the first steel conduit. 
   
   
       7 . The spinal treatment apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom member comprises at least one mounting surface to which equipment is mounted thereto. 
   
   
       8 . The spinal treatment apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base portion comprises at least one mounting surface to which equipment is mounted thereto. 
   
   
       9 . The spinal treatment apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a counterweight affixed to the telescoping support to balance at least a portion of the force imparted on the top member.