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A split strap frame applicator for stereotactic frame placement
Bryan R Payne1, Judy Weber2, Mary S Payne3
1Department of Neuroscience, Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV 25755, USA.
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.
