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Caring for Your Completely Customised Cranial Cap (C4) (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Overview
This guide teaches patients how to care for their Completely Customised Cranial Cap (C4), a 3D-printed head protection device made from individual skull CT scans for patients with skull defects. It covers daily cleaning instructions for both the device and straps, recommended activities and wearing schedules for first-time users, and important warning signs requiring immediate removal and medical attention until cranioplasty surgery.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.