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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 & ...

GARNER, N.C. -- A North Carolina mom is using her skills to help lighten the mood for parents of infants facing an unexpected diagnosis. Our ABC sister-station WTVD was there at Precision Signs in ...

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 ...

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 ...