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High prevalence of cranial asymmetry exists in infants with neonatal brachial plexus palsy
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2016 PURPOSE: This study aimed to: 1) evaluate the prevalence of cranial asymmetry (positional plagiocephaly) in infants with neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP); 2) examine the association of patient demographics, arm function, and NBPP-related factors to ...
Megan Tang +5 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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Analysis of cranial type characteristics in term infants: a multi-center study
BMC Pediatrics, 2021 Background Positional head deformity (PHD) is defined as a change in the shape of an infant’s skull due to an external force. In certain cases, it can lead to cosmetic deformities or even neurological issues due to its impact on the developing nervous ...
Wang Yang +9 more
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Diagnostics, 2023 This study compared manual and digital measurements of plagiocephaly and brachycephaly in infants and evaluated whether three-dimensional (3D) digital photography measurements can be used as a superior alternative in everyday clinical practice.
Felix Nieberle +11 more
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[Current considerations in the management of positional plagiocephaly].
Andes pediatrica : revista Chilena de pediatria, 2023 Since the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended the supine sleeping position for infants to prevent SIDS, positional plagiocephaly (PP) prevalence has increased.
Verónica Burón Klose +2 more
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BioMed Research International, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020 Context. Craniofacial anomalies (CFA) are a major cause of infant mortality and childhood morbidity. They may be simple or multiple and vary in their clinical importance. Objectives. To estimate the prevalence of craniofacial anomalies among Iraqi people and its association with other congenital malformations. Methods. A hospital‐based cohort study. It
Thaer M. Farhan +4 more
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Parents' Perspectives and Clinical Effectiveness of Cranial-Molding Orthoses in Infants With Plagiocephaly [PDF]
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018 Objective To investigate the clinical effectiveness of and parents’ perspectives on cranial-molding orthotic treatment. Methods Medical charts were reviewed for 82 infants treated for plagiocephaly with cranial-molding orthoses in our clinic from April ...
Hyo Sun Lee, Sang Jun Kim, Jeong-Yi Kwon
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Meticulous and Early Understanding of Congenital Cranial Defects Can Save Lives
Children, 2023 Background: Omitting the early closure of the cranial sutures in newly born children is not an uncommon practice. We describe the natural history of several unrelated children and adults from two unrelated families. These children were born with variable
Ali Al Kaissi +6 more
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Developmental NeurorehabilitationBackground Positional plagiocephaly or brachycephaly (PPB), linked to developmental delays and asymmetrical features, often prompts parental concern and medical consultation.
Nathalie Trottier +4 more
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Motor Development of Infants with Positional Plagiocephaly [PDF]
Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, 2009 Concurrent with recommendations to place infants to sleep in supine, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of infants with positional plagiocephaly (PP). Recent evidence suggests that infants who have decreased exposure to prone position may have a higher incidence of PP and may be at risk for a delay in the acquisition of certain motor ...
Eileen, Kennedy +4 more
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