3D-printed external cranial protection following decompressive craniectomy after brain injury: A pilot feasibility cohort study.

Objectives: 3D-printed (3DP) customized temporary cranial protection solutions following decompressive craniectomy (DC) are currently not widely practiced. A pilot trial of a 3DP customized head protection prototype device (HPPD) on 10 subjects was conducted during the subacute rehabilitation phase.

Materials And Methods: Subjects > 30 days post-DC with stable cranial flaps and healed wounds were enrolled.