Stereotactic bone landmarks are anatomical formations that are used in medical practice to accurately determine the location of internal organs and tissues inside the human body. These landmarks are commonly used in radiosurgery, radiotherapy and other medical treatments that require high precision and reliability in the positioning of instruments or irradiating beams.
Bone structures are the most reliable and stable landmarks within the human body because they have a fixed shape and location. In addition, bones typically have a high density, which allows them to be clearly visible on medical images such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
There are several types of bone stereotactic landmarks that can be used in medical practice. One of the most common types is frontal and parietal landmarks, which are formed by using certain points on the skull as reference points. Frontal landmarks are usually located on the forehead, while parietal landmarks are located on the top of the head. These landmarks can be used to position the head during radiation therapy or other treatments.
Another type of bony landmarks are dental landmarks, which are formed by using specific teeth as reference points. These landmarks can be used to position the head and neck in the desired position during treatment.
Bone stereotaxic landmarks can be used to treat various diseases such as brain tumors, malignant tumors in the head and neck region, lung cancer and others. They can also be used to guide the entry point for surgical instruments that are used in radiosurgery or other treatments.
In general, bone stereotaxic landmarks are an important tool in medical practice, which allows achieving high accuracy and efficiency in the treatment of various diseases. They allow healthcare professionals to precisely position instruments and beams, minimizing the risk of damage to surrounding tissues and organs and maximizing treatment effectiveness.
Stereotaxy is a technique used in medicine to determine the position and orientation of an object in three-dimensional space. It is based on the use of special tools and technologies that allow you to accurately measure the position and orientation of an object in space. One type of instrument used in stereotaxy is bony landmarks.
Bone landmarks are anatomical structures that are found inside the human body and can be used as reference points for building models and calculations. They are bones, ligaments, joints, muscles and other structures located in specific places in the human body.
One of the most common types of bony landmarks is the skull. The skull is a hard structure made up of many bones and ligaments that form the basis of the brain and other organs. Stereotactic surgery uses various parts of the skull, such as teeth, eye orbits, sphenoid bone, etc.
Another important type of bony landmark is the spine and rib cage bones. The bones of the spine and sternum are located along the entire length of the body and form a strong frame that supports the organs and tissues of the body. They can be used to accurately determine the position of the body relative to the skeleton.
The use of bone landmarks allows surgeons to perform operations on small, medium and