Patent ID: 9204818
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A head fixation device for use in imaging of a part of a patient using Magnetic Resonance and X-ray imaging, the device comprising: first and second skull engaging clamp members arranged so as to engage the skull from opposite sides so as to locate the skull therebetween; a generally C-shaped support including a base and two legs arranged so that the clamp members are attached to first and second ends of the legs of the C-shaped support the base of the C-shaped support extends around the head from the first leg to the second leg; and an adjustment system for moving at least one of the clamp members inwardly relative to the other so as to apply a clamping force to the skull; the adjustment system including a course adjustment system allowing course movement of one leg relative to the other to a position in which the clamp members are brought into engagement with the skull and a fine adjustment system allowing fine movement of said one leg relative to said other leg from said position to apply an adjustable pressure though the clamp members to the skull; the adjustment system including the course adjustment system and the fine adjustment system being located in the base.