deformational plagiocephaly

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deformational plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly on one side the skull of an infant, usually after repeatedly sleeping in a single position, e.g. on the infant's back, to prevent SIDS.

It can usually be treated nonoperatively by repositioning the developing infant frequently, or by having the child wear a protective, adjustable helmet while resting.

Synonym: positional plagiocephaly

See also: plagiocephaly

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Neurodevelopmental delays in children with deformational plagiocephaly.

Comparisons and treatment practices between neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons for infants with deformational plagiocephaly.

Head shape measurement standards and cranial orthoses in the treatment of infants with deformational plagiocephaly.

A case-control study of infant, maternal and perinatal characteristics associated with deformational plagiocephaly.

Predictors of severity in deformational plagiocephaly.

Deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and scaphocephaly.

The role of congenital muscular torticollis in the development of deformational plagiocephaly.

Deformational plagiocephaly: a review

Caption: Figure 1: Positional or deformational plagiocephaly (left) and lambdoid craniosynostosis (right) (https://www.

Exploring infant deformational or positional plagiocephaly prevention and management by Maternal Child Health Nurses and Paediatric Physiotherapists

The techniques also are recommended if deformational plagiocephaly has been diagnosed to minimize progression of the condition.

Infants' positional skull deformities easily managed: rise linked to sleeping on backs

Car seats, infant carriers and swings: their role in deformational plagiocephaly.

The beginnings of helmet therapy for the treatment of deformational plagiocephaly.

Plagiocephaly: awareness, prevention and treatment: plagiocephaly appears to be increasing in incidence and health visitors have a key role to play in supporting and advising parents

An infant born with a typical rounded head who develops parallelogram deformity and occipital flattening after a few weeks likely has deformational plagiocephaly.