The only device in the world that provides customized support to the patient’s cervical vertebrae for head and neck treatment.
Provide optimal support for patients when using thermoplastic positioning devices. Current fixed position head supports, which have fixed heights and shapes, do not fit the posterior contour of the head and neck. This positioning gap makes the patient uncomfortable and leaves room for motion, even with a thermoplastic device. Muscles can relax, changing position under the head and neck area during treatment.
Relieve neck strain and deliver precision accuracy with the best repositioning system on the planet.
A customized head support and thermoplastic facial mask were implemented at Duke University Medical Center in an effort to improve head and neck immobilization as 3DTP capabilities became available. The support is made of foaming agents* poured into a small plastic bag. (pg. 48)
Standard head supports frequently do not follow the patient’s posterior head and neck, thus leaving room for motion. A comfortable support, tailored to the patient’s posterior head, neck, and upper shoulders, leaves no room for motion. (pg. 49)
*Polyurethane, Smithers Medical Products, Inc., North Canton, Ohio.
Our customized head and neck support (CNR) fits on top of your device, directly under your patient’s head and neck. The CNR creates a posterior foam contour of your patient’s head as it comfortably adds support between the patient’s neck and the head fixation device.
SEE BELOW. When using the TIMO head holder, the patient can still flex his chin. There is no support under the patient’s cervical vertebrae. With the Alpha Cradle brand CNR foam, there is CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT FROM THE HEAD ALL THE WAY DOWN, touching the patient’s shoulders.
For head and neck patients, customized support is critical for optimal immobilization AND repositioning the set-up on a daily basis. When used with a thermoplastic device, you have the Very Best Tools available for optimum head & neck treatment.
