Head frame placement stabilization device for gamma knife radiation procedure

A head frame holding device, the device comprising:

• a base;
• a head rest having a first end coupled to the base and a second end spaced apart from the first end;
• and
• at least one head frame holder having a first end coupled to the base and a second end spaced apart from the first end, wherein the second end of the at least one head frame holder includes a head frame coupler for coupling a head frame to the device;
• wherein the head frame coupler includes at least one head frame clamp coupled to the second end of the at least one head frame holder, wherein the at least one head frame clamp includes a protrusion that is configured to be disposed within a groove of a head frame.