There were a series of screws and tiny pieces of metal similar to in shape butterfly bandages that were used to re-attach the part of the skull that had been removed. By now the bones have healed but the screws remain.
Not really extreme special precautions other than being careful, but he’s never getting back in the ring.
After getting out of the hospital he lived with us for a couple of months. Lots of therapy, restrictions on lifting and bending over which could increase blood pressure in the brain. He’s been living on his own for nine months now.
Good to hear! I know from my own chronic health issues that family support is nice, but there's still always the urge for independent adulthood, too.