Stereotactic Access Devices And Methods

A stereotactic access device for use with a patient, comprising:

• a frame body defining an opening and having a plurality of mounting ends, at least one of the mounting ends configured to receive a securing device to secure the frame body to the patient;
• a cover body attachable and detachable to the frame body, the cover body covering at least a portion of the opening defined by the frame body;
• and
• a movable guide movably attached to the cover body, the movable guide defining a movable guide channel;
• wherein the movable guide is spaced from the patient when the cover body is attached to the frame body.

A method for stereotactic access to a patient, comprising:

• positioning a stereotactic access device having a frame body and a detachable first cover body relative to the patient;
• securing the stereotactic access device to the patient;
• removing the first cover body from the frame body;
• sterilizing the frame body secured to the patient;
• attaching a second sterile cover body to the frame body;
• and
• aligning a guide channel in the second sterile cover body to a desired trajectory.