An improved instrument mounting arm

Although some form of commercial instrument mounting arm is available, a pa ucity of information in the literature may cause problems in selecting the most appropriate model for an ENT department wishing to trial their inventi on for use in the clinic or operating theatre. The instrument mounting arm described here is based on existing designs use d by hobbyists and model makers for many years but the main benefit of this innovation is its multi-purpose use in the operating theatre and cost effe ctiveness since it is made of aluminum alloy. It is compact, stable and eas ily adjustable and can incorporate an endoscope holder or an operating end piece to mount various ENT instruments that offers considerable advantages to the unassisted operator.