The VELA Medical ‘Support+’ Surgeon Chair is designed to support the surgeon’s body and arms so the surgeon can focus their energy on the task at hand. In order to prevent muscular and skeletal strain or injury, the surgeon should be provided the proper support to maintain the spinal alignment and decrease the biomechanical load. A backrest with adjustable lumbar support makes it possible to adjust the back support according to the individual body so the person sitting in the chair doesn’t collapse in the lower back. In addition, the sturdy and adjustable armrests further support the stability in the midline.

Another benefit of an ergonomic operating chair for the surgeon is its mobility and versatility: You can easily move the chair from one room to another. If the chair belongs to one specific surgeon, then it would be effortless to move it to the surgery room when preparing it for this particular surgeon. And easy to put it away afterwards to make room for the next surgeon to use the room.

If, on the other hand, the chair is a shared piece of furniture for different surgeons, note that you can adjust the back support and seat angle in two easy steps each. First, push down the lever for the part you wish to adjust, find the right position, and pull the lever back up to lock the chair in position.

The benefits of an ergonomic operating room chair

Because of the light and sleek design, the VELA ‘Support+’ Surgeon Chair is the right choice for most surgeons in ophthalmology, dental and hand surgery. It takes up little space physically and to the eye and still does the job of an advanced operating room chair. We have designed the chair to support surgeons while performing the precise movements necessary in these particular medical specialties.

The VELA Support+ Surgeon Chair is superior to other chair alternatives in the industry and also exceeds our own VELA ‘Basic’ Surgeon chair in several ways:

• The electric foot-operated brake makes it easy to lock or unlock the chair’s wheels and move the chair while the surgeon’s hands are occupied elsewhere.
• The electrically adjustable seating height lets the surgeon adjust his sitting posture without compromising hand sterility.
• Two-part backrest for more individual back support – especially in the lumbar area
• Adjustable armrests with extra long arm pad relieves strain on shoulders and elbows.