Modular Pitch and Roll Correction Enabled Immobilization System Designed for Cranial, Head & Neck and C-Spine Treatments
positionPRO
Congers, NY (July 23, 2020) – Aktina Medical, the industry’s primary source for radiation oncology solutions, announces the availability of the company’s new positionPRO™ pitch and roll correction enabled immobilization system for cranial and head and neck treatments. The innovative cost-effective modular solution provides patient immobilization and precision position correction for intracranial, C-spine, and head and neck regions.
“positionPRO is designed to provide better radiotherapy treatment outcomes by improving patient immobilization and position correction while providing the highest degree of patient comfort possible,” said Nicholas G. Zacharopoulos, COO, Aktina Medical. “Combining patient immobilization and position correction in a single solution provides radiotherapy technicians with a pragmatic solution that increases treatment efficiency.”
positionPRO was designed with today’s advanced radiation therapy clinic in mind. Built on a modular platform, positionPRO is designed for patient immobilization and position correction for intracranial, C-spine, and head and neck treatments. The heart of the system is a unique pitch and roll correcting overlay which can be easily indexed to any treatment or simulation couch top. The system features interchangeable head support modules allowing for quick transition to enhanced thermoplastic or vacuum fixation modes. Ergonomic hand grips and a unique thermoplastic shoulder support option provide added treatment flexibility and increased patient immobilization.
Aktina positionPRO is currently available.