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The lay press and legal filings contain reports of such incidents, which can result in considerable morbidity, lawsuits, and occasional death. Technique. When tilting the operating table, a simple technique for preventing falls is through the use of posts. Posts are regularly used during knee and hip arthroscopy to facilitate valgus positioning or access into the joint. These posts can be positioned below the axilla and at the level of the greater trochanter to supplement patient safety straps when tilting the table. Discussion. Falls that occur during a hospital admission can lead to serious injury and prolonged hospital stays. Furthermore, falls that occur off the operating table are particularly disastrous and in some cases have resulted in death. 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