Effectiveness of Conservative Treatments in Positional Plagiocephaly in Infants: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Children, 2023 Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze conservative treatments implemented to manage positional plagiocephaly in infants. Methods: This is a systematic review conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and ...
Isabel Escobio-Prieto +2 more
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Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of Cranial Anthropometric Measurements in Infants With Positional Plagiocephaly [PDF]
Children, 2020 (1) Background: anthropometric measurements with calipers are used to objectify cranial asymmetry in positional plagiocephaly but there is controversy regarding the reliability of different methodologies. Purpose: to analyze the interrater and intrarater
César Hidalgo-García +2 more
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Predictive Value of Sonographic Parameters on the Effects of Cranial Molding Helmet Therapy in Infants With Positional Plagiocephaly [PDF]
DiagnosticsPositional plagiocephaly is a deformational cranial flattening frequently treated in pediatric neurosurgical practice. Positional maneuvers and orthotic helmet therapy are preferred therapeutic options for moderate-to-severe forms.
Federico Di Rocco +2 more
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A Systematic Review of Positional Plagiocephaly Prevention Methods for Patients in Development [PDF]
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 2022 Positional plagiocephaly is an asymmetrical skull deformation caused by various factors. Although it is not responsible for abnormal brain development in infants and is not related to the onset of neurophysiological problems, it is critical to prevent ...
Gianluca M. Tartaglia +2 more
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Positional plagiocephaly: results of the osteopathic treatment of 424 infants. An observational retrospective cohort study [PDF]
Italian Journal of PediatricsBackground Positional plagiocephaly is an asymmetrical flattened skull deformity whose incidence increased significantly in the last decades. Osteopathic treatment has been suggested to tackle early deformational sequences, in order to ensure the correct
Raffaella Panza +7 more
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Practical Review of the Cost of Diagnosis and Management of Positional Plagiocephaly [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022 Background:. Positional plagiocephaly has garnered increased research interest since the introduction of the Back to Sleep campaign in the 1990s, and the subsequent increase in infants with cranial deformity.
Ayden Watt, BSc +3 more
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Efficacy of pediatric integrative manual therapy in positional plagiocephaly: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 2021 Background Positional plagiocephaly frequently affects healthy babies. It is hypothesized that manual therapy tailored to pediatrics is more effective in improving plagiocephalic cranial asymmetry than just repositioning and sensory and motor stimulation.
Iñaki Pastor-Pons +6 more
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Effectiveness of Helmet therapy for infants with moderate to severe positional plagiocephaly [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental PediatricsBackground The use of helmet treatment for positional plagiocephaly has increased recently; however, its effect is unknown in Korea. Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of helmet therapy and identify its influencing factors. Methods
Jeongho Kim, Jina Kim, Kyu Young Chae
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Active Cervical Range of Motion in Babies with Positional Plagiocephaly: Analytical Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Children, 2021 Positional plagiocephaly (PP) is a general term describing cranial distortion from pre- or postnatal forces on the infant head. Abnormal intrauterine forces, multiple births, primiparous mothers, obstetric interventions, prematurity, male sex, excessive ...
Iñaki Pastor-Pons +6 more
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Effectiveness of pediatric integrative manual therapy in cervical movement limitation in infants with positional plagiocephaly: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 2021 Background Positional plagiocephaly (PP) is a cranial deformation frequent amongst children and consisting in a flattened and asymmetrical head shape. PP is associated with excessive time in supine and with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT).
Iñaki Pastor-Pons +6 more
doaj +2 more sources