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.
Intraoperative