Radial access methods and apparatus

Abstract

Radial access methods and apparatus are described for facilitating the securement of the patient's limb for a radial procedure as well as to accommodate for the re-positioning of the patient's body. A radial table assembly may generally comprise a platform defining a surface which is sized to support the limb of the patient, an interface portion attached at a distal end of the platform, wherein the interface portion is radio-lucent and extends at a distance from the platform, and a cradle member rotatably connected to the platform at a location proximal to the interface portion. In other variations, the interface portion is reconfigurable relative to the platform such that an angled edge is reversible relative to the platform.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A table assembly, comprising:
 a platform defining a surface which is sized to support a limb of a patient;   an interface portion extending from a distal end of the platform, wherein the interface portion is radio-lucent and extends at a distance from the platform; and   a cradle member rotatably connected to the platform at a location proximal to the interface portion, wherein the cradle member remains rotatable relative to the platform while supporting the limb,   wherein the interface portion has a first edge contacting the distal end of the platform and also a second angled edge opposite to the first edge where the second angled edge is relatively longer than the first edge, and   wherein the interface portion is rotatably adjustable about a longitudinal axis extending through the interface portion and the platform such that the second angled edge is reconfigurable in an opposite direction when the interface portion is rotated.