An assistive device for the treatment of positional plagiocephaly.

Abstract

An assistive device (AD) was used to treat 122 infants with moderate-to-severe positional plagiocephaly. Clinical evaluations indicate that the AD provided the most benefit when applied to 2- to 8-month-old children. Our results suggest that the AD may join molding helmets and physical therapy as a treatment for moderate-to-severe positional plagiocephaly in infants under the age of 1 year.

• Authors: B S Carson, D Muñoz, G Gross, C A VanderKolk, C S James, J Gates, M North, M McKnight, M Guarnieri
• Journal: The Journal of craniofacial surgery (J Craniofac Surg) Vol. 11 Issue 2 Pg. 177-83 (Mar 2000) ISSN: 1049-2275 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11314129 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Topics

• Craniosynostoses (etiology, therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Occipital Bone (growth & development, pathology)
• Physical Therapy Modalities (instrumentation)
• Sleep
• Supine Position