Plagiocephaly Perception and Prevention: A Need to Intervene Early to Educate Parents [PDF]
Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2021 Background: Plagiocephaly is a condition where the cranium has been malformed because of external forces or premature cranial suture fusion. This study’s objective was to gather and examine data regarding parent and caregiver awareness of plagiocephaly ...
Sonja Burmeister +4 more
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Using a 3D asymmetry index as a novel form for capturing complex three-dimensionality in positional plagiocephaly [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Positional plagiocephaly (PP) is the most common skull deformity in infants. Different classification systems exist for graduating the degree of PP, but all of these systems are based on two-dimensional (2D) parameters.
Christian Linz +6 more
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Comparative analysis of goal attainment for helmet therapy versus conservative management for positional plagiocephaly in infants [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental PediatricsBackground Positional plagiocephaly (PP) is a common cranial asymmetry of infancy. Its treatment options include conservative management and helmet therapy.
Bjoern Vogt +7 more
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The effectiveness and safety of conservative interventions for positional plagiocephaly and congenital muscular torticollis: a synthesis of systematic reviews and guidance [PDF]
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2020 Aim To investigate for congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) and positional plagiocephaly (PP) the effectiveness and safety of manual therapy, repositioning and helmet therapy (PP only) using a systematic review of systematic reviews and national ...
Julie Ellwood +2 more
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Paleopathological Findings of Dry Skulls with Plagiocephaly
Acta Medica, 2006 In literature, plagiocephaly is defined as abnormal asymmetrical head shape with unilateral flattening of the anterior and/or posterior part of the skull. It is classified as synostotic or deformational.
Blanka Pospíšilová +1 more
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Diagnosis and treatment of positional plagiocephaly. [PDF]
Arch Craniofac Surg, 2020 Positional plagiocephaly is increasing in infants. Positional plagiocephaly is an asymmetric deformation of skull due to various reasons; first birth, assisted labor, multiple pregnancy, prematurity, congenital muscular torticollis and position of head ...
Jung BK, Yun IS.
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D62. Public Perceptions of Positional Plagiocephaly [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenHanna Pfershy, BS +5 more
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Applicative Factors of Helmet Molding Therapy in Late-diagnosed Positional Plagiocephaly. [PDF]
J Korean Med Sci, 2020 Background Although the benefits of helmet therapy for positional plagiocephaly are strongly correlated with age, the effective period remains controversial. However, most physicians agree that effective results can be obtained in patients within the age
Kim MJ +4 more
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Importance of pediatrician’s role in preventing positional plagiocephaly [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental PediatricsHee-Jeong Kang
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Risk factors associated with positional plagiocephaly in healthy Iranian infants: a case-control study. [PDF]
Iran J Child Neurol, 2022 Objectives Deformation of the skull by external forces in the absence of synostosis has been defined as positional plagiocephaly. The aim of this investigation was to determine the risk factors of positional plagiocephaly (PP) in healthy Iranian infants.
Solani B +7 more
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