Cranioplasty

Condition

Reconstruction of a missing piece of bone in the skull is called cranioplasty. Cranial defects can occur after an accident, infection, or surgery.

In these cases, a large piece of bone from the skull is removed. People missing a part of the skull often need to wear helmets to protect the brain. In order to correct this problem, surgery is necessary.

Reconstruction of a missing piece of bone in the skull is called cranioplasty. Multiple treatment options are available, including placement of an implant in the skull or reconstruction with bone from elsewhere. Additional procedures include fat grafting and other techniques to improve symmetry. The Neuroplastic Team offers all of these options and will work with you to identify the best treatment for your needs.

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Albert S. Woo, MD, FACS

Assistant Professor, Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Center at Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Paul Liu, MD

Professor, Chief of Plastic Surgery at Rhode Island Hospital
Daniel Kwan, MD

Assistant Professor, Chief of Reconstructive Surgery, Lifespan Physician Group
Loree K. Kalliainen, MD

Associate Professor , Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgeon, Lifespan Physician Group Plastic Surgery
Konstantina A. Svokos, DO, MS

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics, Director of Fetal Neurosurgery, Co-Director, Neuroplastics, Co-Director, Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine, Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Petra Klinge, MD, PhD

Professor of Neurosurgery, Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Division Director, Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine