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Adaptable Angled Stereotactic Approach for Versatile Neuroscience Techniques
Published on: May 7, 2020
A new technique to facilitate optimal directions for cranial distractor implantation
Niina Salokorpi1, George K Sándor, Juha-Jaakko Sinikumpu
1Department of Neurosurgery, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, PO Box 21, 90029, Finland. niina@salokorpi.org
Abstract
Introduction:
We describe a new technique in distraction cranioplasty procedure to facilitate the placement of cranial distractors in a correct position.
Conclusion:
Avoiding conflict of the vectors when placing several distractors allows later attainment of the planned amount of distraction.

