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Are There Different Types of Flat Head Syndrome? What are They? |
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There are two basic shapes for heads with Flat Head Syndrome – Brachycephaly and Scaphocephaly. With Brachycephaly, the skull appears flat, wide, and short; with Scaphocephaly the skull appears long and narrow.
Preventing Flat Head Syndrome can be straightforward using positioning techniques or specifically designed head supports. Flat Head Syndrome treatment can be more challenging and may require the use of a customised helmet that baby wears for 23 hours per day for a number of months. Treatment for Craniosynostosis, on the other hand, can often require surgery.
Another condition commonly linked to Flat Head Syndrome is Torticollis. This is a condition that affects the baby’s neck muscles, so that the baby rests his/her head on one side more than the other.
Seek medical advice about any change in your baby’s head shape. |
