• Nonsynostotic plagiocephaly (NSP) is acquired cranial asymmetry that develops from pressure which occurs when an external force is regularly applied to an area of an infant's cranium over a period of time [ 1 ] . (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Depending on whether synostosis is involved, plagiocephaly divides into two groups: synostotic, with one or more fused cranial sutures, and non-synostotic (deformational). (wikipedia.org)
  • The most encountered cranial anomalies are plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis 1 . (openaccesspub.org)
  • There are three main groups of NSP: plagiocephaly-skewed occipital flattening, brachycephaly-symmetric occipital flattening, and combined plagiocephaly/brachycephaly [ 3 ] . (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Plagiocephaly, also known as flat head syndrome, is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull. (wikipedia.org)
  • Plagiocephaly is a diagonal asymmetry across the head shape. (wikipedia.org)
  • PURPOSE: Maxillary and mandibular alterations in children affected by anterior synostotic plagiocephaly have, until today, received only scarce attention. (unicatt.it)
  • Significant discrepancies were documented between the two affected sides, with all measured distances being shorter on the synostotic side than the nonsynostotic one, the only exception being the vertical dimension of the mandibular ramus. (unicatt.it)
  • The dissertation, comprising a clinical intervention and three supporting studies, aimed to assess if it is possible to prevent nonsynostotic plagiocephaly while promoting safe infant sleeping practices. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • The incidence of plagiocephaly has increased dramatically since the advent of anti-sudden infant death syndrome recommendations for parents to keep their babies on their backs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Prevention methods include carrying the infant and giving the infant time to play on their stomach (tummy time), which may prevent the baby from progressing into moderate or severe plagiocephaly. (wikipedia.org)
  • the intervention was associated with early reversal of nonsynostotic plagiocephaly. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Early interventions (based on the severity) are of importance to reduce the severity of the degree of the plagiocephaly. (wikipedia.org)
  • The goal of this paper is to focus on the mandibular alterations, persisting after the early correction of anterior plagiocephaly during the first year of life. (unicatt.it)
  • In order to assess the severity of the condition and determine the best course of treatment, practitioners often use the Plagiocephaly Severity Scale. (wikipedia.org)
  • Deformational plagiocephaly (DP) refers to asymmetry of the infant skull characterized by flattening or deformation. (medscape.com)
  • The terms "positional" or "acquired" plagiocephaly do not serve the best interests of families, and the term "deformational plagiocephaly" is preferred. (medscape.com)
  • Cite this: Nonsynostotic Deformational Plagiocephaly: Understand, Screen, and Intervene - Medscape - Jun 17, 2014. (medscape.com)
  • Depending on whether synostosis is involved, plagiocephaly divides into two groups: synostotic, with one or more fused cranial sutures, and non-synostotic (deformational). (wikipedia.org)
  • however, the treatment of deformational plagiocephaly is controversial. (wikipedia.org)
  • This common head shape abnormality is called deformational (also called positional or nonsynostotic) plagiocephaly (DP) or brachycephaly (DB). (healthychildren.org)
  • Helmet treatment of deformational plagiocephaly: The relationship betw" by Mitchel Seruya, Albert K. Oh et al. (gwu.edu)
  • Preventing deformational plagiocephaly through parent guidance: a randomized, controlled trial. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • Brain volume and shape in infants with deformational plagiocephaly. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • Development at age 36 months in children with deformational plagiocephaly. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • Deformational plagiocephaly in normal infants: a systematic review of causes and hypotheses. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • Hutchison, B. L., Stewart, A. W., Mitchell, E.A. (2011): Deformational plagiocephaly: a follow-up of head shape, parental concern and neurodevelopment at ages 3 and 4 years. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • Serial developmental assessments in infants with deformational plagiocephaly. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • Researchers and health insurance policies commonly use the terms "positional" or "acquired" plagiocephaly. (medscape.com)
  • It is also common for an infant with positional plagiocephaly to have misaligned ears (the ear on the affected side may be pulled forward and down and be larger or protrude more than the unaffected ear). (wikipedia.org)
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics in a new clinical report describes infant head shape abnormalities and treatment, detailing the differences between a common condition, positional plagiocephaly , and more severe diagnoses that require surgical intervention. (healthychildren.org)
  • Parents of infants whose babies sleep on their backs as recommended and exhibit a flattened head - or positional plagiocephaly -- can be reassured that this is solely an aesthetic condition, with no credible medical evidence suggesting that it affects brain development or causes any other medical condition,' Dr. Dias said. (healthychildren.org)
  • The head shapes of children with positional plagiocephaly often improve as the child develops and lies less frequently on the flattened side, research finds. (healthychildren.org)
  • Prevalence, risk factors, and natural history of positional plagiocephaly: a systematic review. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • Motor Function in School-Aged Children With Positional Plagiocephaly or Brachycephaly. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • The effectiveness and safety of conservative interventions for positional plagiocephaly and congenital muscular torticollis: a synthesis of systematic reviews and guidance. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly in the first two years of life: a prospective cohort study. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • Ellenbogen, R. G., Gruss, J.S., Cunningham, M.L. (2000): Update on craniofacial surgery: the differential diagnosis of lambdoid synostosis/posterior plagiocephaly. (kathrinmattes.com)
  • In contrast to craniosynostosis, which occurs when 1 or more cranial sutures are prematurely fused (stenosed), nonsynostotic DP is not related to bone/skull fusion. (medscape.com)
  • FGFR genes have important effects on bone development, and mutations in 4 "hot spot" exons of FGFR1-3 are found in many patients with craniosynostosis and some with synostotic plagiocephaly. (nih.gov)
  • Osteopathic manipulation also has been proposed as a treatment for torticollis, a condition associated with plagiocephaly. (londonspine.com)
  • If a diagnosis of mild to moderate plagiocephaly occurs before four months of age, repositioning therapy may be helpful. (wikipedia.org)
  • The incidence of plagiocephaly has increased dramatically since the advent of anti-sudden infant death syndrome recommendations for parents to keep their babies on their backs. (wikipedia.org)
  • To test the hypothesis that sequence variation in those exons predisposes toward developmental bone deformation, we assayed 160 children with nonsynostotic plagiocephaly by temporal temperature gradient gel electrophoresis. (nih.gov)
  • The term "plagiocephaly" is commonly used to describe any head shape dysmorphology. (medscape.com)
  • Plagiocephaly, also known as flat head syndrome, is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull. (wikipedia.org)
  • Data also suggest that the rates of plagiocephaly are higher for twins and multiple births, premature babies, babies who were positioned in the breech position or back-to-back, as well as for babies born after a prolonged labour. (wikipedia.org)