title: Materials and techniques used in cranioplasty fixation: A review.
abstract: Cranioplasty is the surgical repair of a deficiency or deformity of the skull. The purpose of cranioplasty is to provide protection for the brain following cranial surgery, and to offer relief to psychological disadvantages while increasing social performance. There are several materials that had been used for cranioplasty but an ideal product has yet to be developed, hence the ongoing research into biologic and non-biologic alternatives to the existing materials. This article critiques the products currently used for cranioplasty in order to facilitate the development of new materials, which can improve patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, M5B 2K3, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Basel A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Khader
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, M5B 2K3, ON, Canada. Electronic address: mtowler@ryerson.ca.
authors.forename: Mark R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Towler
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002516:Ceramics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008670:Metals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011108:Polymers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012886:Skull / Q000033:anatomy & histology
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D008670:Metals; D011108:Polymers
keywords: Cranioplasty; Materials and bio-materials