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Noninvasive head fixation method and apparatus

  • US 5,207,688 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1991
  • Issued: 05/04/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A noninvasive head fixation device for use in medical procedures to immobilize a head of a patient having a nasion, comprising:

  • a frame, adapted to be disposed adjacent the patient'"'"'s head;

    a first deformable housing attached to the frame and means for positioning the first deformable housing to overlie and contact the patient'"'"'s nasion, whereby its deformable housing may deform and conform to the shape of the patient'"'"'s nasion, the first deformable housing including means for retaining the shape imparted to the first deformable housing by the patient'"'"'s nasion; and

    means for restraining rotational movement of the patient'"'"'s head, the restraining means being associated with the frame.

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