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METHOD OF PERFORMING A DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIECTOMY

  • US 20070293865A1
  • Filed: 05/17/2007
  • Published: 12/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of performing a decompressive craniectomy, comprising:

  • removing a bone flap from a cranium;

    attaching one end of a movable plate to one end of the bone flap; and

    attaching another end of the movable plate to the cranium, wherein the movable plate is configured to allow the bone flap to move to accommodate swelling of intracranial contents.

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