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  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

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  • Decompressive craniectomy (DC) involves skull removal to manage brain swelling.
  • Cranioplasty reconstructs the skull, restoring integrity and potentially improving neurological function.
  • Historically, cranioplasty was delayed due to infection concerns, but recent evidence suggests earlier intervention may be beneficial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the history, pathophysiology, and complications of cranioplasty.
  • To update multidisciplinary teams on clinical considerations for cranioplasty timing and rehabilitation.
  • To highlight how understanding cranioplasty's effects can tailor rehabilitation for improved patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • This is a narrative review.
  • The review synthesizes current literature on decompressive craniectomy and cranioplasty.
  • It examines pathophysiological consequences, timing, and complications.

Main Results:

  • Recent evidence challenges the traditional delayed approach to cranioplasty.
  • Early cranioplasty (within three months of DC) may enhance neurological recovery.
  • Optimizing rehabilitation based on cranioplasty's effects can improve functional and cognitive gains.

Conclusions:

  • Cranioplasty timing and its pathophysiological impact are crucial for patient recovery.
  • Tailored rehabilitation programs can maximize benefits following cranioplasty.
  • Further understanding can improve quality of life and reduce long-term care needs.