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[Positional plagiocephaly].

Ugeskrift for laeger, 2003
To prevent early sudden infant death syndrome, the health authorities recommend that newborn infants sleep on their back. This has led to an increase of positional plagiocephaly. The aim of this study was to describe this condition and to recommend a preventive treatment.This is a retrospective registration of 133 children with positional plagiocephaly
Leif, Christensen, John R, Østergaard, Sven Erik, Nørholt   +2 more
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A guide to positional plagiocephaly

Journal of Health Visiting, 2020
Flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly, is a condition that affects the shape of the skull in infants. This article outlines the causes, symptoms and consequences of the condition and how therapies can help
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Helmet therapy for positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly

BMJ, 2014
Negligible treatment effects in the first randomized evaluation Positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly affects approximately 20% of infants and is the most common reason for referral in many craniofacial centers.1 2 This reflects an increase in the incidence of the condition after several countries implemented public health campaigns that ...
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Treatment of Positional Plagiocephaly with Dynamic Orthotic Cranioplasty

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 1994
Dynamic orthotic cranioplasty (DOC) was developed to treat asymmetrical head shape of a nonsynostotic origin, which is defined by the term positional plagiocephaly. These positional deformations have been found to correlate with a number of environmental factors.
C E, Ripley, J, Pomatto, S P, Beals, E F, Joganic, K H, Manwaring, S D, Moss   +5 more
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Prevalence and Consequences of Positional Plagiocephaly and Brachycephaly

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2015
The incidence of positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly in infants has increased. Treatment options include physiotherapy and helmet therapy.No information exists on the prevalence, cosmetic, and psychological consequences of plagiocephaly and brachycephaly later in life.
Feijen, Michelle, Franssen, Bas, Vincken, Nanette, van der Hulst, Rene R W J   +3 more
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[Prevention of positional plagiocephaly].

Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2009
Since the beginning of 90's, there is an increasing incidence of deformational plagiocephaly (DP). Based upon observational studies, some authors proposed to provide parents with advices about positioning infants. We recently observed that early specific counselling about "unrestricted motility", as suggested by E.
A, Cavalier, J-C, Picaud
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Positional Plagiocephaly: Prevention is Key

AAP Grand Rounds, 2014
Dr Ritter has disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this commentary. This commentary does not contain a discussion of an unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device. The incidence of positional plagiocephaly (PP) has risen from 2% to 5% to 20% to 46% since the inception of the Back to Sleep campaign in 1992.1 PP results from ...
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[Positional plagiocephaly. Diagnosis and treatment].

Neurocirugia (Asturias, Spain), 2008
Positional plagiocephaly is nowadays the most frequent consultation at pediatric neurosurgical departments in Spain and western countries. Another important issue is the confusion existing in literature regarding terminology, physiopathology, differential diagnosis with true synostosis and, of course, proper recommendations for treatment.To clarify all
J, Esparza, J, Hinojosa, M J, Muñoz, A, Romance, I, García-Recuero, A, Muñoz   +5 more
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[Treatment of posterior positional plagiocephaly].

Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2009
In 1992, the American academy of paediatrics has recommended that infants be placed on their backs to sleep, because prone sleeping has been correlated with sudden infant death syndrome. Following this article, medical paediatric community has documented an exponential increase in the diagnosis of posterior cranial deformities, which were considered as
O, Vernet, S, de Ribaupierre, B, Cavin, B, Rilliet   +3 more
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Osteopathic Considerations in Positional Plagiocephaly

2014
Recently, osteopathy has gained more and more interest as a complementary treatment approach, especially in non-synostotic cranial deformations. This chapter explores the origin of the osteopathic profession, its philosophy and principles, and its clinical application to the positional plagiocephalies.
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