Methods for critical care and surgical shoulder stabilization and systems thereof

Abstract

Shoulder stabilization systems are disclosed that in some examples include a bed section coupled to a stabilization section via hinges. The stabilization section includes a guide track including apertures. A humeral fixation device is rotatably attached to the stabilization section and includes a humeral cradle attached to a humeral base. Stabilization pins attach to the guide track via the apertures and interface with the humeral base to thereby restrict rotation of the humeral fixation device. In other examples, the humeral fixation device is rotatably attached to the stabilization section via a ball and socket mount and the humeral cradle is sized to receive a portion of a patient's upper extremity. In yet other examples, the bed section includes a rail, and the shoulder stabilization system includes equipment including a rail track configured to slidably receive the rail to thereby maintain the stabilization section attached to the equipment.

Description

METHODS FOR CRITICAL CARE AND SURGICAL SHOULDER STABILIZATION AND SYSTEMS THEREOF

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 509,088, filed June 20, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 508,625, filed June 16, 2023. each of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.FIELD

[0002] This technology generally relates to highly portable shoulder stabilization systems that provide more effective upper extremity stabilization and methods for making and using the same.BACKGROUND

[0003] Following many types of injuries (e.g., crush injuries, dislocations, or other trauma), patients require transportation (e.g.. to ahospital emergency room) as well as transfer for imaging and / or surgical procedures, for example. During such transportation and transfer, the shoulder joint is susceptible to movement that can aggravate the initial injury or result in re-injury, particularly when the initial injury resulted in shoulder instability or resulted from a fracture or spinal cord trauma, for example. Unfortunately, current patient transport systems are large, heavy, and / or ineffective to sufficiently stabilize the shoulder joint to mitigate additional trauma to the shoulder joint.

[0004] Often, patients transported to a hospital require subsequent transfer for imaging. In addition to the deficiencies of current stabilization systems noted above, these current systems are not radiolucent and / or require holding of the patient's extremity during imaging, which results in reduced access and image quality and increased radiation exposure. After imaging, many patients undergo surgical procedures to address the injury associated with the shoulder complex. Unfortunately, with current surgical positioning systems, access to the shoulder joint and surrounding anatomical structures can be challenging as these systems are bulky and do not facilitate variable supportive upper extremity positions.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] FIGS. 1A-F illustrate a first exemplary shoulder stabilization system;

[0006] FIG. 2 illustrates the first exemplary' shoulder stabilization system of FIG. 1 in use;

[0007] FIG. 3A-F illustrate a second exemplary shoulder stabilization system;

[0008] FIGS. 4A-B illustrate a third exemplary shoulder stabilization system;

[0009] FIGS. 5A-D illustrate the third exemplary7shoulder stabilization system of FIGS. 4A-B in use;

[0010] FIGS. 6A-B illustrate the third exemplary shoulder stabilization system of FIGS. 4A-B attached to a bed or table;

[0011] FIG. 7 illustrates the third exemplary shoulder stabilization system of FIGS. 4A-B and FIGS. 6A-B in use;

[0012] FIGS. 8A-B illustrate the third exemplary7shoulder stabilization system of FIGS. 4A-B and FIGS. 6A-B in an angled and locked configuration; and

[0013] FIGS. 9-B illustrate a fourth exemplary shoulder stabilization system integral with a surgical chair.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The disclosed technology7generally relates to shoulder stabilization systems and methods for using the same that facilitate more effective stabilization for an upper extremity following an injury or during a surgical procedure, for example. The shoulder stabilization systems of this technology are highly portable in some examples and / or, in other examples, are configured to be attached to, disposed on top of, and / or integrated with, a gurney, surgical table, x-ray table, surgical bed, trauma bed. or treatment table, by way of example only, for improved patient positioning.

[0015] Some examples of the shoulder stabilization systems described and illustrated herein can be foldable and / or transportable for emergency use with a gurney and / or in an ambulance for stabilization of an upper extremity with multi directional instability / dislocations. fractures, crush injuries, neurological trauma, spinal cord trauma, or any other injury' or trauma. Other examples of this technology can also be used to provide more effective access and support to the upper extremity and glenohumeral joint of a patient during a surgical procedure. Yet other examples of this technology' may be radiolucent and configured hold a patient’s arm in varying positions for a C-arm machine imaging during a procedure for fluoroscopy or x-ray to limit the exposure of radiation to operating room occupants. The shoulder stabilization systems of this technology’ have many additional uses and advantages as will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art based on the following description and accompanying FIGS. 1-9.

[0016] Referring to FIGS. 1A-F, an exemplary shoulder stabilization system 100A is illustrated. Referring more specifically to FIG. 1A, the shoulder stabilization system 100A in this example includes a bed section 102 coupled to a stabilization section 104A via one or more first extendable hinges 106A-D. The shoulder stabilization system 100A includes first and second guide tracks 108 and 110, respectively, to which a humeral fixation device 112 is coupled. Optionally, the stabilization section 104A further includes a stabilization base 114 attached to the first extendable hinges 106A-D and configured to couple to a ball and socket mount 116 or other type of rotatable connection that is coupled to the humeral fixation device 112. However, the ball and socket mount 116 can be coupled to one or more of the first and second guide tracks 108 and 110, a stabilization edge 118 disposed proximate the first extendable hinges 106A-D or in other configurations in other examples.

[0017] The humeral fixation device 112 is configured to rotate via the ball and socket mount 116 and along the first and second guide tracks 108 and 110 to allow for 180 degrees of rotation. While first and second guide tracks 108 and 110 are illustrated in FIG. 1A, more than two guide tracks, only one guide track, or no guide tracks can also be used in other examples. In examples that include multiple guide tracks, optionally at least one of the guide tracks (e.g., the first guide track108 in the shoulder stabilization system 100A) includes a plurality of apertures 120, each configured to receive a stabilization pin to thereby restrict movement (e.g., rotation) of the humeral fixation device 112 and effectively locks the humeral fixation device 112 into place at a particular angle. Apertures 120 are just one example of a locking mechanism that can be used, and any other ty pe of locking mechanism can be used to retain the humeral fixation device 112 in a desired position in other examples.

[0018] Referring to FIGS. 1A-B, the humeral fixation device 112 in this example includes a humeral cradle 122 coupled to a humeral base 124, optionally via a glide board (not shown), although the humeral cradle 122 and humeral base 124 can be integral or monolithic in other examples. The humeral cradle 122 includes a bottom coupled to two opposing sides and is configured to receive a portion of a user’s upper extremity'. Accordingly, in use, a medical professional, for example, can place the arm of a person (e.g., a patient) into the humeral cradle 122, which can be sized and configured to accommodate varying upper extremity dimensions, before or after moving the humeral fixation device 112 along the guide tracks 108 and 110 about the ball and socket mount 116 and locking the humeral fixation device 112 at a desired angle to thereby stabilize the upper extremity of the person. An exemplary humeral fixation device 112 that can be used with this technology is disclosed in PCT Patent Application No. PCT / US24 / 34394, filed June 17, 2024, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety7, although other types of humeral fixation devices can also be used in other examples.

[0019] Referring now to FIG. 1C, the first extendable hinges 106A-D in this particular example include sections coupled together at hinged joints to allow the bed section 102 to be extended a desired distance away from the stabilization section 104A as well as to facilitate a compact, folded configuration. Other types of extendable hinges can also be used in other examples, including the second extendable hinges described in more detail below.

[0020] Referring to FIG. ID, one or more of the guide tracks 108 and 110 and / or the stabilization base 114 are optionally coupled to a support arm 126 that operably pivots the guide tracks 108 and 110 at an angle with respect to the stabilization base 114 via a hinge (not shown) connecting the guide tracks 108 andthe stabilization base 114. Thus, the support arm 126 can extend upward from the stabilization base 114 or downward from the guide tracks 108 and 110, for example, and other configurations can also be used. While only one support arm 126 is illustrated in the side view of FIG. ID, any number of first support arms can be used (e.g., to provide increased stability). Optionally, the support arm 126 can be received and / or retained in a recess in the stabilization base.

[0021] Accordingly, the support arm 126 can operate manually, mechanically, and / or electrically via a motor to extend the guide tracks 108 and 110 at an angle according to the needs of a particular deployment for a particular user. Optionally, any number of the parts, including the components of the motor and / or the motor itself, can be made of radiolucent materials so that a user’s upper extremity can advantageously be imaged (e.g., via x-ray) without impingement by the shoulder stabilization system 100A or requiring movement of the user's upper extremity.

[0022] When no longer in use with a current patient, the bed section 102 can be folded about the first extendable hinge(s) 106A-D and on top of the humeral fixation device 112 or below the stabilization base 114 and substantially parallel to the stabilization section 104A, as illustrated in FIGS. 1E-F, for example. Optionally, a carry handle 128 can be configured to couple to the stabilization base 114 and the bed section 102 to facilitate carrying and portability' of the shoulder stabilization system 100A.

[0023] Referring to FIG. 2, the exemplary shoulder stabilization system 100A of FIGS. 1A-F in use is illustrated. In this example, the stabilization section 104A (e.g., the stabilization base 114) can be placed onto a cart, table, or any other surface that may be located next to a patient bed or table, for example. In these examples, the guide tracks 108 and 1 10 can be raised via the support arm 126 to define an angle at which the upper extremity of the user is to be stabilized. In the angled position, the guide tracks 108 and 110 are advantageously spaced from each other and from the stabilization edge 118 or first extendable hinges 106A-D to allow free access between those components, such as by a medical professional to a portion of an upper extremity of a patient, for example.

[0024] In the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the ball and socket mount 116 is coupled to the stabilization section 104 A at the stabilization edge 118. which is configured to pivot with the guide tracks 108 and 110 as the support arm 126 extends to the angled configuration. Additionally, the shoulder stabilization system 100A in FIG. 2 includes a headrest 200 and a trapezius blocker 202, each of which is mounted to the bed section 102. The trapezius blocker 202 prevents upward movement of the shoulder via a resistive force (e.g., spring) coupled to a cushioned exterior proximate the shoulder, for example. The second guide track 110 in this example includes an optional guide rail 204 that defines a rotational path of the humeral fixation device 112 (e.g., via a humeral peg (not shown) configured to engage and couple to the humeral base 124 and to maintain its position within the guide rail 204 to facilitate motion of the humeral fixation device 112 along a path corresponding to the guide rail 204 or a portion thereof). In other examples, the first guide track 108 can include the guide rail 204 and both the first and second guide tracks 108 and 110 can include guide rails in other examples.

[0025] Referring to FIGS. 3A-F, another exemplary shoulder stabilization system 100B is illustrated. Referring more specifically to FIG. 3 A, in this example, the guide tracks 108 and 110 are each coupled to the bed section 102 at a set of second extendable hinges 300A-B and 300C-D. respectively, which are more rigid in comparison to the first extendable hinges 106A-D of the examples described above and is optionally lockable in an angled configuration. Specifically, the bed section 102 is configured to extend away from the stabilization section 104A at the second hinges 300A-D to facilitate folding on top of the humeral fixation device 112. In use, the bed section 102 can be forced adjacent a stabilization edge 118 of the stabilization section 104A, and optionally includes a cutout 302 for the ball and socket mount 116 to allow for the adjacent configuration.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 3B, the humeral cradle 122 of the humeral fixation device 112 optionally rotates about a glide base 304 disposed between the humeral cradle 122 and the humeral base 124. The humeral fixation device 112 of the shoulder stabilization system 100B illustrated in FIGS. 3A-F can be the same or different than the humeral fixation device 112 of the shoulder stabilization system illustrated in FIGS. 1A-F. Additionally, one or more of the glide base 304 and / orthe guide tracks 108 and 110 can include reduced friction surfaces. Further, as illustrated in FIGS. 3C-D, the humeral fixation device 112 can be telescoping away from and toward the ball and socket mount 116, such as via a telescoping arm 306 coupled between the ball and socket mount 116 and the humeral base 124, for example.

[0027] Thus, as illustrated in FIGS. 3E-F. the humeral fixation device 112 can be retracted toward the ball and socket mount 116, the bed section 102 can be extended away from the stabilization section 104 A and rotated on top of or above the humeral fixation device 112, and a carry' handle 308 can be coupled (e.g., snapped, locked, or otherwise attached) between the stabilization section 104A and the bed section 102 to facilitate a compact configuration for transport and portability of the shoulder stabilization system 100B.

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 4A-B, another shoulder stabilization system 100C is illustrated. In this example, the stabilization section 104B of the shoulder stabilization system 100C includes only the first guide track 108, although any number of guide tracks can be used in any of the examples described and illustrated herein, as explained above. In the example illustrated in FIGS. 4A-B, the humeral cradle 122 of the humeral fixation device 112 includes forearm slots 400A-B for receiving forearm supports 402A-B, respectively. Optionally, the forearm supports 402A-B are configured to lock into the forearm slots 400A-B in the humeral cradle 122 and / or be disposed in a vertical, angled, or another configuration.

[0029] The shoulder stabilization system 400C also includes third hinges 404 A-B that allow for 180 degrees of rotation of the stabilization section 104 w ith respect to the bed section 102 but are not extendable in contrast to the first and second extendable hinges 106A-D and 300A-D, respectively, of the examples described above. While the first and second extendable hinges 106A-D and 300A- D, respectively, expand in some examples, the first and / or second extendable hinges 106A-D and 300A-D, respectively, can also be fixed (i.e. , non-extendable) in other examples that do not facilitate a relatively compact configuration (e.g., that may be transported or carried w ith a handle 128 or 308). Conversely, the third hinges 404A- B can also be extendable in other examples, and other permutations of the variouscomponents described and illustrated by way of the example herein can also be used.

[0030] Advantageously, the stabilization section 104 of the shoulder stabilization system 100C of FIGS. 4A-B can rotate or fold down to be substantially out of the way for medical professionals that may be preparing or conducting a surgery (e.g.. in a room with limited space and significant amount of equipment). Rotating the stabilization section 104 down also facilitates access for medical professionals to an upper extremity or other anatomical structures during surgery, for example. Optionally, the third hinges 404A-B can be configured to lock at various angles of rotation. Also optionally, the bed section 102 and / or any other portion of the shoulder stabilization system 100C can be attached, affixed, jointed, mounted, or otherwise securely fastened to the surface on which is it used (e.g., bed, table, or gurney, among other surfaces).

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 5A-D, the shoulder stabilization system 100C of FIGS. 4A-B in several views as well as in use is illustrated. Specifically, FIG. 5 A shows the shoulder stabilization system 100C in use. FIG. 5B shows a side view of the shoulder stabilization system 100C, FIG. 5C shows a top view of the shoulder stabilization system 100C, and FIG. 5D shows another side view of the shoulder stabilization system 100C illustrating the 180-degree range of motion of the third hinges 404A-B.

[0032] As illustrated in FIG. 5 A, the user is disposed against (e.g., laying on) the bed section 102, and the stabilization section 104 is angled upward and locked via the third hinges 404A-B or by locking an adjustable support or lever arm, as explained in more detail below, or other manual, mechanical, and / or electrical locking mechanism. The user’s left arm is stabilized by the humeral fixation device 1 12, and specifically the humeral cradle 122, with the user’s left forearm disposed proximate and stabilized by the forearm supports 402A-B that are received in the forearm slots 400A-B. respectively, of the humeral cradle 122 in a locked and angled configuration.

[0033] Referring to FIGS. 6A-B, the shoulder stabilization system 100C of FIGS. 4A-B attached to a bed 600 or table is illustrated. In this example, theshoulder stabilization system 100C includes one or more straps 600 A-B configured to couple between a first connection point at a first end of the bed section 102 disposed opposite the third hinges 404A-B and a second connection point at another portion of the shoulder stabilization system 100C, such as a second end of the bed section 102 opposite the first end or a portion of the stabilization section 104. The straps 600A-B can be integral with or removal from the first and / or second connection points. For example, the straps 600A-B can be attached via snaps, buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, magnets, and / or any other type of fastening mechanism.

[0034] The straps 600A-B in some examples have a length that at least is as long as required to extend around a portion of the bed 600 proximate which the shoulder stabilization system 100C is to be used, such as an x-ray table or surgical bed, for example. Optionally, the straps 602A-B can include buckles, ratchets, or any other tightening mechanism to facilitate securing at least the bed section 102 to the bed 600, for example. While the straps 602A-B can be flexible in some examples, as used herein, the straps 602A-B can also be rigid structures or a combination or rigid or flexible materials.

[0035] While the straps 602A-B are illustrated in FIG. 6A as extending in a horizontal direction around a width of the bed 600, one or more vertical straps can also be used in a vertical direction around a length of the bed 600, with the ends of the vertical straps configured to be attached to opposing sides of the bed section 102, for example. By securing the shoulder stabilization system 100C to the bed 600, the shoulder stabilization system 100C resists migration in any direction, which is safer for the user. Additionally, the strap attachment mechanisms described and illustrated herein provide increased safety as compared to other attachment mechanisms, including vice clips for example. Further, the shoulder stabilization system 100 of any of the examples described and illustrated herein may also be built into or integrated with imaging, procedural, and / or other examination equipment for space-saving and ease of use, for example.

[0036] Referring now to FIG. 7, the shoulder stabilization system 100C of FIGS. 6A-B in use is illustrated. In this example, the user is disposed proximate (e.g., laying) on the bed section 102, which is between the user and the bed 600.The shoulder stabilization system 100C is secured to the bed 600 via straps 602A- B attached via first and second connection points, although any number of straps can be used in other examples. The stabilization section 104B is locked via the third hinges 404A-B in an upward, angled configuration. Additionally, the user’s right arm is received by the humeral cradle 122 of the humeral fixation device 112 to thereby stabilize the user’s right shoulder.

[0037] The humeral fixation device 112 (e.g., the humeral base 124) is configured to be locked in place along the guide track 108 at a desired position of abduction or adduction, such as via stabilization pins inserted into apertures 120 of the guide track 108 to restrict movement of the humeral base 124, for example, although other methods for restricting abduction and / or adduction of the humeral fixation device 112 can also be used. Additionally, the humeral cradle 122 is rotated and locked to stabilize the user’s right shoulder at a desired degree of internal or external rotation. The humeral cradle 122 can also be locked via stabilization pins inserted into apertures (now shown) in a distal end of the humeral cradle 122 that interface with an extension pin (not shown) residing within a channel (not shown) disposed between top and bottom surfaces of the humeral cradle 122, although other methods for restricting or allowing controlled rotation of the humeral cradle 122 can also be used in other examples.

[0038] Referring now to FIGS. 8A-B, the shoulder stabilization system 100C of FIGS. 6A-B in an angled and locked configuration is illustrated. While the third hinges 404A-B can be configured to lock in place at a desired angle of rotation of the stabilization section 104B relative to the bed section 102, as explained above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 8A, the angle locking mechanism includes at least one second support arm 800 that extends from the intersection of the bed section 102 and the stabilization section 104B to a support hinge 802, for example, outward toward an underside of the stabilization section 104B (e.g., the guide track 108).

[0039] The second support arm 800 can then attach to the underside of the stabilization section 104B, such as by a mating interface 804 or other locking mechanism, at various locations corresponding to various angles. Optionally, the second support arm 800 like one or more other components of the shoulder stabilization system 100C can be operable manually, mechanically, and / orelectrically (e.g., via a motor) in some examples. Additionally, other methods for locking the stabilization section 104B into a particular angle of rotation relative to the bed section 102 can also be used in other examples.

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 9A-B, yet another shoulder stabilization system 100D integral with a surgical chair 900 in a configuration commonly referred to as a beach chair is illustrated. While in this example a surgical chair 900 configuration is shown, the shoulder stabilization system 100D can be integral with any other type of furniture, chair, table, x-ray table, surgical bed, hospital bed, gurney, etc. (commonly referred to herein as equipment) in a similar manner as illustrated in FIGS. 9A-B. In this example, the shoulder stabilization system 100D is configured to be retained within an upper portion 902 of the surgical chair 900.

[0041] The stabilization section 104C of the shoulder stabilization system 100D can be the same or different as described above with reference to the shoulder stabilization system 100C of FIGS. 4A-B, for example, except that the bed section 102 in this example includes first and second rails 904 A-B disposed within (e.g., slidably engaged with) first and second rail tracks 906A-B (e.g., apertures or recesses), respectively, and configured to extend outward from the first and second tracks 906A-B to thereby expose at least the stabilization section 104C external from the surgical chair 900 to facilitate use by a patient. While two rails 904A-B and tracks 906A-B are illustrated in FIG. 9B, one or more than two rails and / or tracks can also be used in other examples.

[0042] Accordingly, the shoulder stabilization system 100D in this example can operate via a track system that pulls out from within the surgical chair 900 via a drawer. As illustrated in FIG. 9B, each of the first and second rails 904A-B can be coupled to the stabilization section 104C via a respective one of the third hinges 404A-B, for example. Thus, any of the shoulder stabilization systems 100A-D of this technology7and as described and illustrated herein can be built into any side or other portion of any equipment to facilitate compact storage and ease of utilization, among other advantages.

[0043] Having thus described the basic concept of the invention, it will be rather apparent to those skilled in the art that the foregoing detailed disclosure isintended to be presented by way of example only and is not limiting. Various alterations, improvements, and modifications will occur and are intended to those skilled in the art, though not expressly stated herein. These alterations, improvements, and modifications are intended to be suggested hereby, and are within the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:1 . A shoulder stabilization system, comprising: a bed section coupled to a stabilization section via one or more hinges, wherein the stabilization section comprises at least one guide track comprising a plurality of apertures; a humeral fixation device rotatably attached to the stabilization section and comprising a humeral cradle attached to a humeral base; and one or more stabilization pins, each configured to attach to the guide track via one of the apertures and interface with the humeral base to thereby restrict rotation of the humeral fixation device.

2. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 1, further comprising a headrest and a trapezius blocker, each configured to attach to the bed section, and one or more forearm supports coupled to the humeral cradle, wherein the humeral cradle is rotatable with respect to the humeral base.

3. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 1, wherein the humeral fixation device is further configured to rotatably attach to the stabilization section via a ball and socket mount and further comprises a telescoping arm disposed between the ball and socket mount and the humeral base to facilitate movement of the humeral fixation device toward and away from a perimeter of the stabilization section.

4. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 1, wherein the humeral fixation device is further configured to rotatably attach to the stabilization section via a ball and socket mount and the stabilization section comprises a stabilization base coupled to the hinges, wherein the guide track and the ball and socket mount are coupled to the stabilization base.

5. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 4, wherein the guide track is coupled to the stabilization base via at least one rotatable support arms configured to operably maintain the guide track in an angled position with respect to the stabilization base.

6. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 1, further comprising a cany- handle, wherein each of the hinges is extendable, comprises a plurality of sections coupled together at hinged joints, and facilitates rotation of the bed section to a position substantially parallel to the stabilization section and the cany- handle is configured to attach the bed section to the stabilization section when the bed section is rotated to the position substantially parallel to the stabilization section.

7. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 1, wherein one or more of the bed section, stabilization section, humeral fixation device, or stabilization pins are radiolucent.

8. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 1, wherein one or more of the hinges are extendable and lockable to operably maintain the bed section in an angled position with respect to the stabilization section.

9. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 1, wherein the hinges are fixed, allow for 180 degrees of rotation of the stabilization section with respect to the bed section, and are lockable to operably maintain the bed section in an angled position with respect to the stabilization section.

10. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 1, further comprising one or more straps coupled between a first connection point of the bed section that is opposite the hinges and a second connection point of the stabilization section disposed proximate the hinges, wherein the straps have a length configured to extend around a bed, table, furniture, or equipment on which the bed section is placed.

11. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 1, further comprising one or more support arms configured to extend from a support hinge to a mating interface on an underside of the stabilization section to thereby maintain the stabilization section in a locked and angled position with respect to the bed section.

12. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 1, wherein the bed section further comprises at least one rail configured to slidably engage at least one rail track in equipment to thereby maintain the stabilization section attached to the equipment.

13. A shoulder stabilization system, comprising: a bed section and a stabilization section rotatably coupled the bed section via one or more hinges and comprising a stabilization edge or a stabilization base, wherein the stabilization section further comprises and at least one guide track and the hinges are fixed and allow for at least 180 degrees of rotation of the stabilization section with respect to the bed section; and a humeral fixation device rotatably attached to the stabilization section via a ball and socket mount and comprising a humeral cradle attached to a humeral base, wherein the humeral cradle is sized to receive at least a portion of an upper extremity of a patient, the stabilization section is configured to operably restrict rotation of the humeral fixation device, and the ball and socket mount is attached to the stabilization base or the stabilization edge.

14. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 13, wherein the guide track comprises a plurality of apertures and the shoulder stabilization system further comprises one or more stabilization pins, each configured to attach to the guide track via one of the apertures and interface with the humeral base to thereby restrict rotation of the humeral fixation device.

15. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 13, wherein the hinges are lockable to operably maintain the bed section in an angled position with respect to the stabilization section.

16. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 13, further comprising one or more support arms configured to extend from a support hinge to a mating interface on an underside of the stabilization section to thereby maintain the stabilization section in a locked and angled position with respect to the bed section.

17. A shoulder stabilization system, comprising: a bed section rotatably coupled to a stabilization section via one or more hinges, wherein the stabilization section comprises at least one guide track and the bed section comprises at least one rail; a humeral fixation device rotatably attached to the stabilization section and comprising a humeral cradle attached to a humeral base, wherein the humeralcradle is sized to receive at least a portion of an upper extremity of a patient and the stabilization section is configured to operably restrict rotation of the humeral fixation device; and equipment comprising at least one rail track configured to slidably receive the rail to thereby maintain the stabilization section attached to the equipment.

18. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 17, wherein the guide track comprises a plurality of apertures and the shoulder stabilization system further comprises one or more stabilization pins, each configured to attach to the guide track via one of the apertures and interface with the humeral base to thereby restrict rotation of the humeral fixation device.

19. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 17, wherein the hinges are fixed and allow for at least 180 degrees of rotation of the stabilization section with respect to the bed section.

20. The shoulder stabilization system of claim 17. further comprising one or more support arms configured to extend from a support hinge to a mating interface on an underside of the stabilization section to thereby maintain the stabilization section in a locked and angled position with respect to the bed section.

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