Stereotactic systems
Highly precise introduction of minimal-invasive instruments into the human brain
Our stereotactic systems enable the precise introduction of minimal-invasive instruments into the human brain. For this purpose a rigid ring is fixed to the patient's head before the intervention. Then, based on images from computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance tomography, the neurosurgeon defines a safe approach to the target area in the brain. He makes use of markers at the stereotactic system that are represented in the tomographic images. Thus, he can use a targeting device to insert his instruments in a pre-calculated orientation. Our systems make use of Riechert-Mundinger or ZD/CAAT coordinates.
![stereotactic instruments](/images/stereotaxie/stereotaxie1.jpg)
![stereotaxis](/images/stereotaxie/stereotaxie2.jpg)
The stereotactic devices comprise all mechanical parts:
- Head ring
- Aiming bow with targeting and guiding
- Fixation components
- MR/CT compatible localizers
- Required accessories
Further information
Target point simulator
The simulator is used to verify the needle position before the intervention.
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Stereotactic planning software
With our software development department we are actively involved in the following joint research projects for the stereotactic planning and navigation:
- Neurotax
- Endotomo
- Gliotax
You can find further information about our software projects in Research.