title: Utilization of image-derived computer-assisted stereotaxis in a community-based practice setting.
abstract: The success of a community-based stereotactic program is dependent upon community commitment, technological capability, referral base, patient/family support and, most importantly, proper patient selection. To develop a program of superior quality requires not only a substantial financial commitment, but also a basic philosophical approach which fully supports acquisition and education of support staff, physical plant renovation and an establishment of an expanding referral base. This report details the development of a highly sophisticated stereotactic program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a semirural community with a base referral population of approximately 300,000.
authors.affiliation: Iowa Medical Clinic/Mercy Medical Center, Division of Neurosurgery, Cedar Rapids.
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Abernathey
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ramsey
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Knight
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003201:Computers; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D006788:Hospitals, Voluntary; D006801:Humans; D007484:Iowa; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data