Skull repair, in short, is that neurosurgeons use a suitable material to repair the defective area of the skull, thus restoring the integrity of the skull. Before doing this operation, the patient needs to know the indications of the operation. Generally, 3 months after bone flap removal, the defect diameter is greater than 3 cm, which is in line with the surgical indications. Titanium mesh and peek are two commonly used materials in clinic at present, but from the aspects of hardness, heat insulation and service life, peek material has better effect.
Peek skull repair and plastic surgery was carried out, which achieved remarkable results and enjoyed a high reputation in the surrounding area. The advantage of Peek skull repair is that some details of the shape are improved after the basic repair is accurately completed, and the double effects of symmetry on both sides of the skull and beautiful appearance can be achieved after operation. This operation is a great progress and promotion for neurosurgery.
Skull repair may be reimbursed from medical insurance, but not all skull repair operations can be reimbursed from medical insurance. First of all, it depends on what causes the patient's skull defect. Generally, skull repair can only be done after three months of craniotomy and decompression. If the patient's skull defect is caused by a car accident or such a beating injury caused by a third party, then there is a corresponding responsible person and it is not allowed to go to medical insurance for reimbursement. If the patient falls or has hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage, craniotomy and craniectomy for massive cerebral infarction can be reimbursed.
The cost of skull repair is related to the material and size of bone window. Most places for skull repair surgery should be covered by medical insurance, but this is stipulated by the local medical insurance management department.