MedCAD Featured in Men’s Health: I Survived Losing Nearly Half My Skull. My Lifesaver: A 3D-Printed Skull.

Written by Julie Stewart | Published December 11, 2025

In a recent Men’s Health feature highlighting life-saving medical breakthroughs, MedCAD’s patient-specific cranial implant technology played a central role in one patient’s extraordinary recovery. The article tells the story of Greg Morrison, a New Jersey man who survived multiple brain surgeries—and the loss of nearly half his skull—thanks to advanced neurosurgical care and a custom cranial implant designed by MedCAD.

The story also spotlights MedCAD’s collaboration with neurosurgeon Nitesh V. Patel, MD, co-director of the Neurosurgical Oncology program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, who partnered with MedCAD to restore both protection and appearance to Morrison’s skull when traditional repair methods were no longer viable.

A Life-Saving Use of Patient-Specific Cranial Reconstruction

After a series of serious neurological events and multiple brain surgeries, Morrison was left with a cranial defect that could not heal on its own, putting him at ongoing risk. Standard reconstruction options were no longer an option for the size and complexity of the defect, leading his surgical team to pursue a patient-specific solution.

Using CT imaging, MedCAD collaborated with the surgeon to design a custom cranial implant precisely matched to Morrison’s anatomy. The implant, manufactured from a durable, medical-grade polymer, was successfully placed during surgery. As Men’s Health reports, Morrison recovered without complications and returned to an active life, with no visible sign of the reconstruction.

Morrison’s story underscores the growing role of patient-specific implants in modern neurosurgery. For surgeons like Dr. Patel, custom cranial implants offer a reliable solution when a patient’s own bone cannot be reused, providing precise fit, long-term durability, and improved cosmetic outcomes.

Read Dr. Patel’s interview with MedCAD where he shares his approach to neurosurgical care, enhanced recovery after surgery, and the value of close collaboration between surgeons and medical device engineers. 

Check out the full story on Men’s Health 

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