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Ten (10) modular head posts comprised of baseplates, set screws, headpost top piece, custom screws, titaniums bone screws, a bone screw hex driver, bone screw tap kit, and drill stop kit.
The NIMH IRP conducts basic research on the neural mechanisms underlying such cognitive functions as perception, memory, decision-making, and emotion in nonhuman primates. A great number of these studies involve training and recording from nonhuman subjects. Such studies rely on specialized apparatus. In the Laboratory of Neuropsychology, research methods require modular head posts to enable research aimed at elucidating the circuitry involved in perception, memory, and decision-making. This purchase is to provide a head post for stable positioning of the subject for our research experiments.
Salient Characteristics:
• Two-step implantation process: The baseplate is implanted first and allowed to osseointegrate before adding the percutaneous parts in a second surgery. This minimizes infection risk and promotes better bone integration.
• Modular and cement-free design: The implants are designed in separate pieces that are assembled during implantation. This approach avoids the use of cement, reducing potential complications and facilitating customization and repairs.
• Use of titanium materials: Implants are made from biocompatible titanium, enhancing longevity, safety, and compatibility with bone.
• Osseointegration promotion: The design and implantation method encourage osseointegration, securing the implant firmly to the bone and reducing failure risk.
• Remote headposting: The head post holder has been developed for safer handling of animals, keeping experimenters’ hands away from the monkey’s head.
• Longevity and reliability: The implants have shown excellent longevity and reliability, with successful outcomes reported more than 9 years post-implantation, demonstrating their durability for long-term studies.
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