Impact of PEEK implant surface design on postoperative complications in cranioplasty: a retrospective review
Although no statistically significant differences were found, the identified trends toward increased complications with smooth implants and the novel finding of malignant cerebral edema highlight the importance of implant surface characteristics. Further prospective randomized studies are needed to clarify these preliminary observations and guide clinical decision-making in cranioplasty procedures.
Authors
- Carmen A. Zavala
- Sanjay V. Neerukonda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1966-7932)
- Laura Zima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0818-6711)
- Subhiksha Srinivasan
- Mark J. Dannenbaum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6999-438X)
Institutions
- The University of Texas Health Science Center (US)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chinese Neurosurgical Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41016-025-00417-3
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston