The pterional implant is designed to correct temporal hollowing in patients who have had surgery involving the pterional approach to the brain. While the pterional craniotomy is one of the most versatile approaches in neurosurgery, it can lead to temporal hollowing. The implant is placed deep to the temporalis during closure and is designed to correct this defect. The pterional implant is available in left and right versions and although similar to the FLEXBLOCK TF, is much smaller in design to provide appropriate augmentation.
