A patient support (10) including a frame (12), a head portion (14), a foot portion (18) and a seat portion (16). The foot portion (18) includes a removable foot section (20) and laterally spaced foot supports (22, 24) configured to define a central opening therebetween. The foot supports (22, 24) are configured to move about a substantially vertical axis (26) and about a substantially horizontal axis (32). A position adjustment mechanism (48) is provided for locking the foot supports (22, 24) in desired positions relative to the frame (12). A light assembly (120) is supported by the foot portion (18). Likewise, calf supports (226, 228) are coupled to the foot supports (22, 24) and are adjustable between storage and use positions. An actuator (362) is provided to move the head portion (14) relative to the seat and foot portions (16 and 18). A release system (364) is coupled to the actuator (362) to facilitate rapid lowering of the head portion (14) of the patient support (10).
