Using 3D printed PEEK implants to transform skull injury treatment
In this article, we share the causes of skull defects in patients, as well as the advantages of using 3D printed PEEK implants to change the treatment process of skull injuries and PEEK material bone plates.
Using 3D printed PEEK implants to transform skull injury treatment
Recently, the surgery of the State Nationalities Hospital (the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the State Central Hospital) successfully carried out the first 3D printed PEEK skull repair surgery in the state, completed the skull injury repair for a patient, and successfully removed the stitches of the patient after the operation, marking the success of the first 3D printed PEEK skull repair surgery in the state.
The 41-year-old patient accidentally fell from a height at home and hit his head on the ground, causing severe skull injury, and then the doctor successfully saved the patient's life through an emergency craniotomy, but the left temporal bone was missing 11 cm of damage, if the integrity of the cranial cavity is not repaired in time, it may lead to a series of complications and affect the patient's normal life in the later stage. The traditional titanium repair is relatively cheaper, but the matching degree and comfort with the defect are not ideal, and have a certain impact on the appearance of the head, by understanding the effect of 3D printing PEEK skull plate is better, it can be accurately customized according to the patient's defect to improve comfort, through communication with Dr. Yang of the State Hospital for Nationalities, the hospital expert team evaluated the operation and determined the surgical plan.
Schematic diagram of the patient's head defect
First of all, the hospital conducts CT scan of the patient's head, collects three-dimensional data of the head, carries out three-dimensional reconstruction design, and then applies 3D printing technology to make a matching PEEK skull repair material, after a series of preparations, the chief surgeon incises the scalp along the original incision, finely separates the layers of tissue, completely exposes the bone window, implants the PEEK bone plate into the bone window, adjusts the reduction, accurately chimerizes and fixes, resets the layers of tissue, sutures the skin layer by layer, and the operation is finally successfully completed, and the patient's skull is restored to its original appearance after fine care and repair. Very satisfied with the results,
The doctor introduced that skull repair surgery is a common brain surgery for skull injury repair, skull repair is an important guarantee to improve the quality of life of patients, surgery to restore the integrity of the skull provides effective protection for the brain tissue, avoids the deformation and displacement of brain tissue caused by skull defects, solves the problem of blood supply disorders and abnormal cerebrospinal fluid circulation, relieves the patient's headache, dizziness, local tenderness, irritability, anxiety, emotional fear, physical fitness and other mental disorders, reconstructs the shape of the skull, It is necessary to restore the normal contour of the head.
At present, the most commonly used materials for cranial repair are titanium mesh and PEEK printed bone plates, which are more suitable for damaged parts than PEEK bone plates, firmer, more beautiful, and have good thermal insulation performance.
3D printed PEEK technology represents a advancement in the medical field, providing a new solution for skull injuries. This technology is changing the way we approach medical care. As a patient, this technology offers hope, a tailored fit, and greater flexibility for complex cases. If you have a need for 3D printed PEEK skull restoration, please contact us to explore more possibilities in the future.