A novel method for safe and accurate placement of the rocker pins of head immobilization devices utilizing a digital caliber phantom: technical note.

Background: Immobilization of the head and skull by head immobilization devices (HIDs) is a common practice in neurosurgery. A variety of complications and morbidities are associated with pinning the skull during application of HIDs.

Objective: Our aim is to describe a new technique that avoids repeated puncturing of the head and skull during application of HIDs and hence avoiding the potential complications resulting from multiple re-adjustments.