Patient's question:
Eight-year-old son, accidentally injured his head, underwent craniotomy at the hospital. Post-surgery, the skull developed a 6x6 cm scar, requiring repair. For pediatric skull repair surgery, which material is better? What kind of help is needed: Which material is better for pediatric skull repair surgery?Doctor's answer:
Children undergoing cranial bone repair must pay close attention to the selection of repair materials, the execution of surgical procedures, and strict perioperative management. Currently, the most ideal cranial repair material is polyetheretherketone (PEEK), a special polymer material whose performance is very similar to that of autologous cranial bone. Notably, it has excellent biocompatibility, and it can be precisely matched to the bone window through CT-based two-dimensional shaping and embedded repair. This material can effectively restore the growth and development of children's cranial bones without rejection, infection, or interference with postoperative various radiological examinations.