METHOD AND DEVICE FOR POSITIONING AND STABILIZATION OF BONY STRUCTURES DURING MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

摘要

A maxillofacial or cranial-facial surgical stabilizer comprising a head frame fully or partially surrounding the head of a patient at an angle running from ears to temple, and that is fixated to the skull of the patient by multiple screws and/or ear holders and screws. One or more flexible/locking arms are removably attached to the head frame for holding and positioning a plurality of interchangeable instruments or accessories. One flexible/locking arm is a medial/center arm accessorized with a dental arch mold. A method of using a head frame to position the pieces of bones during maxillofacial or cranio-facial surgery is also provided.

主权项

1. A maxilla/cranial-facial surgical stabilizer, comprising:
a metal frame configured to be fixated to a skull of a patient; a flexible arm attached to said frame, said flexible arm protruding from said frame to a distal end configured for removable attachment of a medical instrument to support, orient and stabilize the instrument.