Leksell frame

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Leksell frame

The Leksell frame is used in stereotactic neurosurgery. It is a frame that is attached to the patient's head and has an x,y,z coordinate system, which allows any point in the brain to be reached precisely.

Applications

The Leksell frame is frequently used, for example, for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), stereotactic biopsy, or implantation of depth electrodes for invasive epilepsy evaluation.

Leksell frame
Image of the head holder of the Leksell stereotactic frame.

Leksell frame on CT
CT of the fixation frame to which the Leksell frame is attached.

Intraoperative

DBS Leksell frame
Intraoperative fluoroscopic visualization of the electrode tip during DBS implantation

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