A split strap frame applicator for stereotactic frame placement.
作者信息
Payne Bryan R, Weber Judy, Payne Mary S
机构信息
Department of Neuroscience, Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV 25755, USA.
New Orleans Regional Gamma Knife Center, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA.
出版信息
Surg Neurol. 2007 Dec;68(6):683-684. doi: 10.1016/j.surneu.2006.12.062. Epub 2007 Sep 6.
BACKGROUND
Symmetric and orthogonal placement of stereotactic frames is an important part of many procedures. The authors describe a split strap frame applicator for stereotactic frame placement.
METHODS
A strap was developed that uses 2 pairs of straps with a common center that support the weight of the frame during screw placement. Ear bars can be used to orient the frame.
RESULTS
A retrospective review of the perioperative imaging of 20 patients revealed excellent frame placement with minimal deviation from orthogonal planes relative to the long axis of the head.
CONCLUSION
The orienting usefulness of ear bars during frame placement can be used without the ear bars supporting the weight of the frame with this applicator.
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