If you hear that your infant has plagiocephaly, the name might sound scary or even confusing. The good news is, this common disorder found in infants is very treatable, and not at all painful. No, ...

Deformational plagiocephaly (DP) refers to asymmetry of the infant skull characterized by flattening or deformation. DP can include facial and neck asymmetry. Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult if my baby has a flat head? A: A general practitioner or family physician can be consulted initially. If the doctor suspects craniosynostosis or any other medical ...

Brendan Davis is diagnosed with plagiocephaly. 7-month-old Brendan Davis, who was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, wears a "Back to the Future"-themed helmet created by Paula Strawn. Emily Davis — - ...

Newborns’ soft skulls can be misshapen in childbirth, which usually resolves on its own within the first month or so. But some babies develop positional plagiocephaly, a condition often caused by ...

If you hear that your infant has plagiocephaly, the name might sound scary or even confusing. The good news is, this common disorder found in infants is very treatable, and not at all painful. Q. What ...

Lower Developmental Scores at Age 3 Seen in Plagiocephaly Parents should be educated about development of positional plagiocephaly before presenting at 2-month well-child visits. (HealthDay News) – ...

4-month-old Jonas Gutierrez's family won't let him go it alone. After 4-month-old Jonas Gutierrez was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, the entire Gutierrez family began sporting helmets so he won't go it ...

When Abby Storey was 28 weeks pregnant with her son, Jackson, she and her husband, Jordan, learned their baby had a rare genetic disorder that causes weak bones and is often called "brittle bone ...

When doctors recommended a 7-month-old boy be outfitted with a helmet, his mother had a novel idea to help avert stares and instead spark smiles. Brendan Davis was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, or ...

Developing a clinical pathway to treat head shape deformity is complicated by the seemingly subjective nature of diagnosis. [7] Nonetheless, clinicians can develop skills to visualize and assess head ...