The Duncan Headrest
Ergonomic Support. Pressure Relief. Trusted Clinical Positioning.
The Duncan Headrest is a purpose-built prone positioning support system designed to provide comfortable, stable, and repeatable head positioning during imaging, radiation therapy, interventional procedures, and other prone clinical applications.
Engineered with an anatomically contoured support surface, the Duncan distributes weight across the forehead, maxillary area, chin, and lateral borders of the face, reducing concentrated facial pressure while maintaining natural alignment and airway openness.
Simple, effective, and clinically proven, the Duncan has remained a trusted positioning solution in healthcare settings for decades.
Why Clinicians Choose Osborne
✔ Comfortable anatomical support
✔ Reduces facial pressure points
✔ Open airway design
✔ Radiolucent / imaging compatible
✔ Stable prone positioning
✔ Easy to disinfect
✔ Clinically referenced in published literature
✔ Trusted for decades
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
Radiation Therapy / Oncology
Used as a secure head holder and positioning support during treatment. Its concave cradle design helps maintain consistent alignment, while the translucent construction allows compatibility with imaging and treatment systems.
Imaging Procedures
Provides stable prone head support during diagnostic imaging procedures while minimizing facial pressure points. The contoured support surface and cutouts for the eyes, nose, and mouth improve comfort during extended positioning. This includes: Myelograms, Fluoroscopy Procedures, MRI, CT, and X-Ray Imaging.
Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation
Used in prone therapeutic treatments, massage therapy, and rehabilitation settings to support natural cervical alignment while reducing strain on the neck, jaw, and facial structures.
Pain Management / Interventional Procedures
Used during prone spinal injections, nerve block procedures, and other interventional treatments where secure, comfortable head support is needed for patient stability and procedural precision.
Chiropractic / Osteopathic Care
Provides ergonomic face-down support during spinal manipulation, adjustment, and assessment procedures, reducing facial pressure while helping maintain neutral head and neck positioning.
General Medical Positioning
Can be used wherever prone head stabilization is required, offering reliable support to the forehead, maxillary region, chin, and lateral borders of the face while protecting pressure-sensitive areas.
Clinical Heritage
Supported by published clinical research including:
Technical Notes — American Journal of Neuroradiology
Improved Head Support for Prone Myelographic and CT Examinations
AJNR 4:1127–1128 (1983)