Adjustable retractor support
A retractor system includes an adjustable arm having a proximal end and a distal end where a cable is disposed through the adjustable arm from the proximal end to the distal end. A housing is attached to a proximal end of the adjustable arm. The proximal end has a carriage movably disposed therein t...
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Zusammenfassung: | A retractor system includes an adjustable arm having a proximal end and a distal end where a cable is disposed through the adjustable arm from the proximal end to the distal end. A housing is attached to a proximal end of the adjustable arm. The proximal end has a carriage movably disposed therein that engages one end of the cable. A tensioning mechanism is positioned within the housing wherein the tensioning mechanism applies a force to the cable to provide tension to the cable when the carriage is in a non-tensioning position. An activating device engages the carriage where manipulation of the activating device moves the carriage and provides tension to the cable which stiffens the adjustable arm. |
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