title: Magnetic lock suspension and remote control microdriver for operating microscope.
abstract: Frequent adjustment of the angle and the focus of the operating microscope is the most important but troublesome manoeuvre during microneurosurgery. We have designed a new suspension and control system for the operating microscope. There is a magnetic lock system of all joints and axes for gross movement of the microscope and the other facility is a remote control microdriving system for fine adjustment of the focus either with the hand or a pedal control box. This system could effectively save operating time as well as surgeon's physical exertion.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011187:Posture; D013535:Suspensions; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D013535:Suspensions