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MR compatible neurosurgical positioning apparatus

  • US 6,079,681 A
  • Filed: 09/18/1998
  • Issued: 06/27/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for supporting a surgical instrument in the operative environment of an imaging device, the apparatus comprising:

  • means for supporting the surgical instrument in a desired position along a desired trajectory, the means for supporting including a first member having a first aperture extending therethrough adapted to receive the surgical instrument and a second member having a second aperture extending therethrough, the second aperture adapted to receive the surgical instrument, the relative positions of the first and second members being selectively adjustable to vary the relative position of the first and second apertures thereby securing the surgical instrument; and

    means for securing the means for supporting.

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