Application of polyetheretherketone temporal muscle prostheses for temporal hollowing following cranioplasty
Temporal hollowing represents a frequent sequela of cranioplasty, arising from multifactorial mechanisms and often contributing to psychosocial challenges. The patient-specific 3D-printed PEEK temporal muscle prosthesis, developed based on contralateral temporal muscle metrics at West China Hospital, offers a precise and individualized solution for restoring temporal contour symmetry.
Authors
- Xiaoyu Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0273-9573)
- Yi Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1377-5748)
- Junwen Guan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7450-9238)
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Neurology
- Published
- 2025-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1664624
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Sichuan University
- West China Hospital, Sichuan University