Complete Neurosurgery & Craniocerebral Head Frame Family — U-Shaped, Horseshoe, Three-Pin, Carbon-Fiber X-Ray & Cervical Traction Frames for Cranial and Spinal Surgery
Product Title
Neurosurgery Head Frame Family | U-Shaped, Horseshoe, Three-Pin, Carbon Fiber X-Ray Permeable & Cervical Traction Head Frames | Adjustable Height and Spacing | Gel, Memory Sponge and Integrated Foaming Cushions | Universal Operating Table Compatibility | Easy-Disassembly for Disinfection
Product Overview
This is the most comprehensive neurosurgery and craniocerebral head frame family available — a complete system spanning every head fixation and support modality required across the full spectrum of cranial, cervical, and posterior spine surgery. The family encompasses U-shaped head frames for prone-position neurosurgery and posterior cervical access, horseshoe head frames with gel or sponge cushioning for general cranial procedures, three-pin head frames in aluminum alloy with adult and pediatric headpins for rigid cranial fixation, carbon-fiber X-ray permeable head frames for intraoperative C-arm and DSA imaging, and cervical traction head frames with integrated guide wheel groups for posterior cervical spine surgery.
Every variant in the family shares a common design philosophy: adjustable head support height and spacing to accommodate patients of all sizes from neonates to large adults; universal compatibility with any standard operating table via side-rail clamping or plug-in rod interfaces; and easy disassembly for thorough disinfection between cases — ensuring compliance with infection-control protocols in the highest-acuity surgical environments. The cushion technologies span integrated foaming sterilizable cleaning materials, gel head supports, and high-density memory sponge, each selected to match the specific pressure-distribution, imaging-compatibility, and sterilization requirements of its clinical application.
Whether the neurosurgeon requires rigid three-pin fixation for microsurgical aneurysm clipping, a radiolucent carbon-fiber frame for intraoperative DSA angiography, a cushioned U-shaped frame for prolonged prone-position posterior fossa surgery, or a cervical traction system for posterior cervical decompression — this family provides the exact head frame solution, eliminating the need to source individual components from multiple suppliers.
Key Features & Clinical Advantages
Complete head frame family covering all neurosurgical positioning modalities — U-shaped, horseshoe, three-pin, carbon-fiber X-ray permeable, and cervical traction frames in a single product family, enabling facilities to standardize on one supplier for all head fixation and support needs.
Adjustable head support height and spacing — Every variant features adjustable bracket spacing and rod length, allowing the head frame to be configured to the precise dimensions of each patient's anatomy — from neonatal to large adult — ensuring proper fit, balanced weight distribution, and optimal surgical exposure.
Universal operating table compatibility — All models fit any standard operating table via side-rail clamping or plug-in rod interfaces with adjustable spacing, eliminating the need for brand-specific adapters and simplifying procurement for multi-brand hospital environments.
Easy disassembly for disinfection — Every head frame in the family disassembles quickly and completely without tools, enabling thorough cleaning and sterilization of all components — including joints, crevices, and cushion interfaces — between each case. This is essential for maintaining infection-control compliance in neurosurgery, where post-operative CNS infection carries catastrophic consequences.
Multiple cushion technologies — The family offers integrated foaming sterilizable cleaning material (FP-026-A), gel head supports (FP-026-A-01), memory sponge (FP-026-A-02, FP-027-B1), and titanium alloy headpins (FP-026-B, FP-026-C series), each selected to match the specific pressure-distribution, imaging-compatibility, and fixation-rigidity requirements of its clinical application.
Full X-ray transparency (carbon-fiber models) — The FP-026-C series is constructed entirely from carbon fiber, delivering complete radiolucency with zero artifact on C-arm fluoroscopy and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) — enabling real-time intraoperative vascular imaging without removing or repositioning the head frame.
Adult and pediatric options — Three-pin head frames and carbon-fiber frames are available with both adult and pediatric headpins or titanium alloy nails, ensuring safe, proportionate cranial fixation for patients of all ages.
Double-sided 90-degree locking (carbon-fiber models) — The carbon-fiber X-ray head frames feature double-sided 90-degree locking mechanisms that provide rigid, bi-directional fixation of the head frame to the operating table, preventing any rotational or lateral shift during microsurgical procedures where sub-millimeter stability is essential.
Model Variants & Specifications
U-Shaped Head Frame
FP-026-A — U-Shaped Head Frame (Integrated Foaming Sterilizing Material)
A U-shaped head frame constructed with integrated foaming sterilizing cleaning material — a proprietary foam compound that combines structural support with inherent antimicrobial properties, allowing the frame to be sterilized using standard hospital disinfection protocols without degradation of the foam's cushioning or antimicrobial characteristics. The frame features bracket spacing adjustable from 0–50 mm and a rod length adjustable from 220–480 mm, providing a wide configuration range to accommodate patients of different head sizes and to optimize the head position for the specific surgical approach. The U-shaped design cradles the patient's head from below while leaving the posterior cranial and cervical regions completely exposed — making it the preferred head frame for neurosurgery in the prone position and posterior cervical spine surgery where the surgeon requires unobstructed access to the occiput, suboccipital region, and cervical spine. The integrated foaming material provides comfortable, pressure-distributing support for the forehead and bilateral temporal regions during prolonged procedures, while the easy-disassembly design allows complete access to all surfaces for thorough cleaning between cases.
Horseshoe Head Frame
FP-026-A-01 — Horseshoe Head Frame (Gel + Sponge)
A horseshoe-shaped head frame built on a 16 mm diameter rod with bracket spacing adjustable from 0–50 mm and a rod adjustment range of 12–20 mm, available with either a gel headrest or a sponge headrest to match the facility's preference for pressure-distribution characteristics. The horseshoe design provides open access to the face and airway — essential for procedures where the anesthesia team requires access to the patient's mouth, nose, or eyes during the operation. The gel headrest option provides superior pressure redistribution through viscoelastic conforming to the patient's facial contours, while the sponge headrest option offers a firmer, more supportive surface preferred for procedures where minimal head movement is critical. The 16 mm rod provides sufficient rigidity to prevent deflection under the weight of the head while remaining compatible with standard operating table side-rail clamps. The horseshoe frame is widely used in general neurosurgery, ENT surgery, ophthalmic surgery, and any procedure where the patient is positioned supine with the head supported in a neutral or slightly elevated position.
Cervical Traction U-Shape Head Frame
FP-026-A-02 — Cervical Traction U-Shape Head Frame (Memory Sponge with Adapter)
A U-shaped head frame upgraded with a memory sponge headrest and a dedicated adapter that enables the frame to interface with cervical traction equipment. The memory sponge conforms precisely to the patient's cranial contour, providing comfortable, pressure-distributing support during prolonged neurosurgical and prone-position procedures. The adapter allows the frame to accept cervical traction guide wheels and traction rods, converting the standard U-shaped head frame into a cervical traction platform for posterior cervical spine procedures. This model serves dual duty — as a standard U-shaped head frame for prone-position neurosurgery and posterior fossa procedures, and as a cervical traction platform when the adapter is engaged for posterior cervical decompression, laminectomy, and fusion surgery. The memory sponge headrest is removable for cleaning and disinfection, and the frame disassembles easily for thorough sterilization between cases.
Three-Pin Head Frame
FP-026-B — Three-Pin Aluminum Alloy Head Frame (Adult & Pediatric Headpins)
A rigid cranial fixation head frame constructed from aluminum alloy for lightweight strength, featuring adjustable spacing from 180–600 mm and a rod diameter range of 13–20 mm to accommodate different operating table rail configurations. The three-pin design provides rigid, three-point cranial fixation through precisely positioned headpins that penetrate the outer table of the skull, creating absolute head immobilization — the gold standard for microsurgical procedures where even sub-millimeter head movement could compromise surgical precision. The frame is available with both adult and pediatric headpins — the adult pins are designed for full-thickness adult calvarium, while the pediatric pins feature reduced penetration depth and smaller diameter to accommodate the thinner, more delicate pediatric skull. The 180–600 mm adjustable spacing allows the three pin positions to be configured to match the patient's head circumference precisely, ensuring balanced force distribution across all three fixation points and preventing excessive focal pressure at any single pin site. The aluminum alloy construction provides significant weight reduction compared to stainless steel alternatives, reducing the load on the operating table rail and minimizing the risk of frame sag under the combined weight of the frame and the patient's head.
Carbon-Fiber X-Ray Head Frames
FP-026-C / FP-026-C-01 / FP-026-C-02 / FP-026-C-03 — Carbon-Fiber X-Ray Permeable Head Frame Family
A family of four fully carbon-fiber head frames delivering complete X-ray transparency for intraoperative C-arm fluoroscopy and digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Every structural element — the frame, the clamping devices, the guide wheels, and the mounting hardware — is fabricated from carbon fiber, ensuring that the head frame produces zero streak artifact, zero beam hardening, and zero scatter on any intraoperative imaging modality. The entire family features double-sided 90-degree locking for rigid, bi-directional fixation to the operating table, and titanium alloy head nail options are available in both adult and pediatric sizes for rigid cranial fixation when required.
The four variants provide graduated levels of functionality:
The FP-026-C is the base carbon-fiber head frame, providing full X-ray transparency with standard head support and clamping for general neurosurgical procedures requiring intraoperative imaging.
The FP-026-C-01 adds side-rail clamping with adjustable spacing and angle spacing specifically engineered for long-term surgical pressure trauma prevention, allowing the contact-point geometry to be customized to each patient's head dimensions.
The FP-026-C-02 upgrades the head support to a gel-based cushion that provides superior pressure redistribution for prolonged procedures, combining the radiolucent performance of carbon fiber with the tissue-protection benefits of gel technology.
The FP-026-C-03 is the most advanced variant, combining side-rail clamping on both sides of the operating table, gel head support, adjustable angle spacing in the 520–720 mm range, and double guide wheels for traction in posterior cervical surgery — making it the only head frame in the family that provides both full X-ray transparency and integrated cervical traction capability for combined cranial-cervical procedures.
Cervical Traction Head Frames & Guide Wheel Groups
FP-027-A1 — Cervical Traction Head Frame + Guide Wheel Group
A combined cervical vertebra guide wheel and head frame system featuring an inserting rod that plugs into the operating table side rail with adjustable spacing. The system integrates the head frame and the cervical traction guide wheel group into a single unit, providing simultaneous head fixation and cervical traction for posterior cervical spine surgery. The guide wheels provide smooth, low-friction traction force transmission, allowing the surgeon to apply precise, adjustable cervical distraction for laminectomy, cervical disc replacement, and posterior cervical fusion procedures. The combined design reduces setup time by eliminating the need to install and align separate head frame and traction devices.
FP-027-B1 — Cervical Traction Guide Wheel Group (Adapter + U-Shape + Memory Sponge)
A standalone cervical traction guide wheel assembly comprising a head frame adapter, a U-shaped head frame, and a cervical traction guide wheel group, all padded with soft memory sponge that is fully adjustable from front to back and left to right. The U-shaped frame cradles the patient's head from below while leaving the posterior cervical spine completely exposed for surgical access. The memory sponge conforms to the patient's cranial contour, distributing pressure evenly during prolonged procedures. The multi-directional adjustability allows the head support to be fine-tuned to the exact position required for the surgical approach — whether neutral alignment, slight flexion for posterior cervical access, or lateral tilt for foraminal decompression. The head frame adapter ensures compatibility with existing head frame models, allowing facilities to add cervical traction capability without replacing their current head frame inventory.
Clinical Applications
This complete neurosurgery head frame family supports procedures across the full spectrum of cranial, cervical, and posterior spine surgery:
Craniotomy for tumor resection — Three-pin head frames provide rigid cranial fixation for microsurgical tumor removal; carbon-fiber frames enable intraoperative CT verification of resection margins without removing the head frame.
Cerebral aneurysm clipping — Rigid three-pin fixation ensures absolute head immobilization during microsurgical clip placement; carbon-fiber frames allow intraoperative DSA angiography to verify clip position and parent vessel patency in real time.
Stereotactic neurosurgery — Three-pin frames with adjustable spacing provide the precise, reproducible head fixation required for stereotactic biopsy, deep brain stimulation electrode placement, and radiosurgery targeting.
Posterior fossa surgery — U-shaped head frames with integrated foaming material provide comfortable, pressure-distributing support for the patient's head during prolonged prone-position posterior fossa procedures including Chiari decompression, cerebellar tumor resection, and microvascular decompression.
Posterior cervical laminectomy and laminoplasty — U-shaped head frames with cervical traction adapters and guide wheel groups provide controlled cervical distraction for posterior decompression of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Posterior cervical fusion — Cervical traction head frames maintain consistent cervical alignment during lateral mass screw placement and pedicle screw insertion, with full fluoroscopic transparency for real-time screw trajectory verification.
Cervical deformity correction — Cervical traction guide wheel groups provide the controlled, adjustable distraction force needed for osteotomy, realignment, and multi-level fixation in cervical kyphosis and deformity correction.
Combined cranial-cervical procedures — The FP-026-C-03 carbon-fiber frame with double guide wheels supports procedures spanning the craniocervical junction — including foramen magnum decompression, occipitocervical fusion, and atlantoaxial fixation — where both cranial head fixation and cervical traction are required simultaneously with full imaging transparency.
Skull base surgery — Full radiolucency of the carbon-fiber series enables intraoperative imaging verification of bone removal extent, implant position, and anatomical landmarks during complex skull base approaches.
Pediatric neurosurgery — Three-pin frames with pediatric headpins and carbon-fiber frames with pediatric titanium alloy nails provide safe, proportionate cranial fixation for infants and children undergoing cranial vault remodeling, craniopharyngioma resection, and posterior fossa tumor surgery.
ENT and ophthalmic surgery — Horseshoe head frames provide open facial access for endoscopic sinus surgery, orbital decompression, and transsphenoidal pituitary surgery where the anesthesia team requires unrestricted access to the patient's face.
Spine surgery in the prone position — U-shaped head frames and memory sponge cervical traction frames provide comfortable, pressure-distributing head support during prolonged prone-position thoracic and lumbar spine procedures.
Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring — Rigid three-pin fixation prevents head movement that could disrupt somatosensory and motor evoked potential monitoring during complex spinal and cranial procedures.
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← Back to all productsComplete neurosurgery and craniocerebral head frame family — U-shaped, horseshoe, three-pin, carbon-fiber X-ray permeable, and cervical traction head frames with adjustable height and spacing. Integrated foaming, gel, and memory sponge cushion options. Titanium alloy headpins for adults and children. Full X-ray transparency for C-arm and DSA. Universal operating table compatibility. Easy disassembly for disinfection. Ideal for craniotomy, aneurysm clipping, posterior cervical surgery, skull base surgery, and stereotactic neurosurgery.