To frame or not to frame? Cone‐beam CT‐based analysis of head immobilization devices specific to linac‐based stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12251
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Noninvasive frameless systems are increasingly being utilized for head immobilization in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Knowing the head positioning reproducibility of frameless systems and their respective ability to limit intrafractional head motion is important… read more here.
Keywords: head; motion; frame; head immobilization ... See more keywords
A novel method for safe and accurate placement of the rocker pins of head immobilization devices utilizing a digital caliber phantom: technical note
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-019-04216-x
Abstract: BackgroundImmobilization of the head and skull by head immobilization devices (HIDs) is a common practice in neurosurgery. A variety of complications and morbidities are associated with pinning the skull during application of HIDs.Objective Our aim… read more here.
Keywords: skull; immobilization devices; rocker pins; head immobilization ... See more keywords
Complications of Head Immobilization Devices in Children: Contact Mechanics, and Analysis of a Single Institutional Experience
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyx315
Abstract: BACKGROUND Head immobilization devices (HIDs) are a staple of neurosurgical procedures, including in the intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) operating rooms (ORs) where material modifications were necessary for compatibility with the magnets utilized. OBJECTIVE To… read more here.
Keywords: experience; immobilization devices; head immobilization; mechanics ... See more keywords