Patient and coil support structure for magnetic resonance imagers
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Apr 16, 1991
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Aug 19, 1988
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Aug 19, 1988
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A support stand (B) adjustably supports either (i) a localized coil assembly or (ii) a portion of a patient within an image region of a magnetic resonance imager (A). A vertical member (42) extends upward from a base (40). A follower (44) is selectively positionable along the vertical member. In one embodiment, a universal joint (48) adjustably mounts a bracket (50) to the follower (FIG. 2). In another embodiment, the follower includes an arm (70) which receives a mounting pin (72) of the supported device. The supported device may be a surface coil (22) or an orthopedic appliance such as a knee support (80) or limb support (90). Every part of the support stand and the supported orthopedic structure, including screws and fasteners are constructed of a material which is invisible in the magnetic resonance images generated by the imager and which is a dielectric to avoid patient shock from induced currents.
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