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  Surgical cushions are medical devices used in various diagnostic and surgical procedures for surgeon's ease and patient's safety. However, the choice of cushion depends on the type of surgery to be performed. In the operating room, position of the patient is important to prevent complications and provide the best care possible. Surgical cushions provide comport and reduce the risk of injuries during diagnostic or surgical procedures. They are made of various materials such as vacuum, gas, and foam. Surgical cushions are commonly used to support the head, neck, and shoulders to keep the body’s posture aligned and to reduce tension and stress during the procedure. Neck pillows provide a deep area to rest the head and a support area to keep the neck in alignment with the spine while sleeping. Surgical cushions help patients to maintain comfortable positioning after surgical, orthopedic, and therapeutic procedures. They help prevent new neck pain developing and any existing ne...

  Surgical cushions are medical devices used in various diagnostic, as well as surgical procedures for the safety of the patient and the ease of the surgeon. However, the choice of cushion depends entirely on the type of surgery to be performed. Surgical cushions provide comport and reduce the risk of injuries during diagnostic or surgical procedures. Therefore, the demand for surgical cushions has increased due to the increasing number of surgical procedures. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), around 882,284 surgical procedures were performed in 2019 in Germany. Surgical cushions are mainly used to support the head, neck, and shoulders of the patient to keep the body’s posture aligned and to reduce tension and stress during the surgical procedure. Moreover, these cushions help maintain comfortable position after orthopedic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures. They are also used for imaging as they keep a patient in a specific posit...