Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments. It is not easy to look after orthopedic patients, who are prone to bed and pressure sores if they stay in the same position for too long. Thus, special type of beds are needed for these patients.

Features of Orthopedic Bed

• The patient has a medical condition that requires positioning of the body in ways that are not feasible in an ordinary bed.
  
  
• The patient requires traction equipment that can be attached only to a hospital bed.
  
  
• The basic feature of an orthopedic hospital bed is the mattress. The mattress recognizes the body contours and pressure points and adjusts accordingly to offer optimal support. In general orthopedic mattresses ensure a healthy posture by providing the support the patient needs.
  
  
• The frame of the orthopedic hospital bed like other hospital beds is made of various materials like iron, steel, aluminum, ERW steel etc.
  
  
• The orthopedic hospital bed frame can be either painted or powder coated.
• These orthopedic beds can be adjusted manually with cranks attached at the foot ends.
  
  
• These orthopedic beds can also tilt from side to side and move up and down using electronic switches and hydraulic oil pumps. This makes it easier for nurses to move the patients.