A surgical table having an actuator mechanism coupled to a movable framework and arranged to raise and lower the movable framework relative to a column and to rotate the movable framework about a trend axis, wherein the actuator mechanism comprises: a first actuator, the first actuator being connected to a first portion of the movable framework, wherein the first actuator comprises an elongate element having an upper end connected by a pivot joint to the movable framework and a drive assembly coupled to a lower portion of the elongate element for extending, or retracting, the elongate element so as respectively to raise, or lower, the first portion of the movable framework, the drive assembly being pivotally coupled to the column, and a first stabiliser associated with the first actuator, wherein the first stabiliser comprises an extendable assembly which is fitted between the movable framework and a lower mount pivotally coupled to the column.
