Flat head syndrome, known as plagiocephaly, occurs when a flat spot develops on the back or side of a baby’s head. It’s more of a cosmetic issue than a medical one. But, early diagnosis is better.

This is the most common type of flat-head syndrome. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, it affects up to 50% of infants. Positional plagiocephaly occurs when an infant’s head rests ...

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. A. 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 ...

The medical condition is positional plagiocephaly. No, not plagio-selfie. Not pledge of allegiance to yourself. But positional plagiocephaly otherwise known as deformational plagiocephaly or the more ...

GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Wake County mom is using her skills to help lighten the mood for parents of infants facing an unexpected diagnosis. ABC11 was there at Precision Signs in Garner when Megan ...

New Study Offering Free Plagiocephaly Treatment (an alternative to helmet therapy) in San Diego, California! SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Osteopathic Center for Children & ...

When babies are first born, their heads can often be misshapen for the first few days, especially after a difficult delivery. In most cases, a baby’s head shape will correct itself shortly after birth ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's a big word for a fairly common occurrence: plagiocephaly (pronounced play-gee-oh-sef-a-lee), which is Greek for oblique or ...