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	Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)
		Positional plagiocephaly is a disorder in which the back or one side of an infant's head is flattened, often with little hair growing in that area.
		The most common treatment for positional plagiocephaly is repositioning the child during sleep to encourage him or her to alternate the position of the head while sleeping on the back.
		However, by helping your baby alternate his or her head position while on the back every night and giving your child plenty of tummy time and stimulation during the day while he or she is awake, you can reduce your baby's risk of developing positional plagiocephaly.
	kidshealth.org /parent/general/sleep/positional_plagiocephaly_prt.htm (1468 words)

	Positional Plagiocephaly \| Craniofacial Center \| Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
		Positional or deformational plagiocephaly refers to an asymmetric or lopsided head shape typically with flattening in one area caused by an external force or pressure.
		Positional plagiocephaly is caused by pressure on the bones of the skull either before or after birth.
		Plagiocephaly is caused by pressure on the bones of the skull before or after birth produced by such factors as a constricted position in the womb or by a baby’s positional preference (how they like to lie) in the first several months of life.
	craniofacial.seattlechildrens.org /conditions/pos_plagi.asp (700 words)

	Deformational Plagiocephaly - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
		Torticollis is often associated with the development of plagiocephaly since the infant holds his or her head against the mattress in the same position.
		These deformations are positional in nature, because of the extended time an infant spends lying on his or her back in a crib, car seat, or infant swing.
		Alternating your infant's sleep position from the back to the sides, and not putting her or him on the back when awake may also help prevent and treat positional plagiocephaly.
	www.chop.edu /consumer/your_child/condition_section_index.jsp?id=-9710 (701 words)

	Positional plagiocephaly - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Positional plagiocephaly or deformational plagiocephaly is a flat head in an infant caused by too much time on his or her back.
		Frequency of positional plagiocephaly has increased dramatically with SIDS prevention advice of sleeping babies on their backs.
		It is best prevented by frequently changing the baby's position when the baby is awake.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Positional_plagiocephaly (131 words)

	Medical College of Georgia, Pediatric Neurosurgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		A side effect of the back to sleep movement, however, is an increasing occurrence of "positional plagiocephaly", flattening of the back of the head which may be symmetrical or asymmetrical associated with sleep positions.
		A baby with positional plagiocephaly will have a flattened occiput, the ear on the flattened side may be pushed forward and if severe, the baby may have additional bulges on the side opposite of the flattening and may even have an asymmetrical forehead.
		Positional plagiocephaly, on the other hand, is usually characterized by improvement with passing time.
	www.mcg.edu /SOM/neurosurgery/PediatricNeurosurgery/plagio.htm (433 words)

	Children's Hospital at Montefiore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Deformational (or positional) plagiocephaly refers to a misshapen (asymmetrical) shape of the head (cranium) from repeated pressure to the same area of the head.
		Torticollis is often associated with the development of plagiocephaly since the infant holds his/her head against the mattress in the same position repeatedly.
		Alternating your infant's sleep position from the back to the sides, and not putting infants on their backs when they are awake may also help prevent and treat positional plagiocephaly.
	montekids.org /healthlibrary/peds/craniofacial/dfrmplag.htm (706 words)

	Positional Plagiocephaly
		"Positional plagiocephaly" describes cases where the head is misshapen, but the cause does not appear to be premature fusion of the skull sutures.
		Sleeping position - Positioning the head in the same manner against a mattress or firm surface for a long period of time causes flattening.
		If changing the child's position does not help correct the head shape or the infant is able to roll over by themselves then a headband may be necessary.
	www.kidsplastsurg.com /cranmold.html (373 words)

	Positional Plagiocephaly versus Craniosynostosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		In positional plagiocephaly, the ear on the affected side is pushed forward toward the face.
		In positional plagiocephaly, there is often compensatory bossing, or bulging of the forehead on the side of the "flat spot".
		In positional plagiocephaly, it is more in the shape of a parallelogram (like a crooked rectangle).
	www.plagiocephaly.org /resources/diffdiag.htm (283 words)

	CAPPS Positional Plagiocephaly FAQ
		Positional Plagiocephaly is caused when repeated external pressure is applied to one side of the occiput (the back of the head) and a flat spot occurs.
		It is also common for an infant with Positional Plagiocephaly to have misaligned ears (the ear on the effected side may be pulled forward and down and be larger then the unaffected ear) and facial asymmetry, with the affected side of the face having a fuller cheek, and a more prominent appearance.
		My daughter was born with Positional Plagiocephaly and Congenital Muscular Torticollis, but her Plagio and facial asymmetry worsened as a result of too much time spent on her back and the fact that we did not know that our daughter should have been undergoing physical therapy to loosen her neck muscles.
	www.cappskids.org /PlagioFAQ.htm (2901 words)

	An Overview of Positional Plagiocephaly and Cranial Remolding Orthoses - Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2003 \| ...
		Positional plagiocephaly results from three primary processes: (1) abnormalities in brain shape--such as microcephaly and macrocephaly; (2) premature fusion of the suture(s)--such as craniosynostosis; or (3) prenatal or postnatal external constraint such as in-utero positioning, multiple births, early descent into the pelvis, congenital muscular torticollis, etc.
		The general term positional plagiocephaly usually refers to a head shape that has unilateral occipital flattening, anterior progression of the ear on the same side as the flattening, and varying degrees of ipsilateral forehead bossing (Figure 4).
		The overall management of positional plagiocephaly requires the coordinated treatment of torticollis to prevent the child from continuing to rest on the same area of posterior cranial flatness, and to develop bilateral head, neck, and trunk symmetry.
	members.oandp.org /jpo/library/2003_02_037.asp (4613 words)

	Molding helmet therapy for positional plagiocephaly (in consultation with Orthotics)
		Plagiocephaly is a condition in which the head of an infant becomes mishapened, usually becomes of flattening of one side of the back of the head (posterior plagiocephaly).
		Also, with positional flattening, the forehead will be prominent or have bossing (meaning it will be bulging outwards) on the same side of the skull that is flattened in the back.
		Children with positional plagiocephaly are usually first treated with recommendations to keep them from lying on the flattened side of their head.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /pediatricneurosurgery/services/helmet.htm (1272 words)

	Positional plagiocephaly
		Although you may hear plagiocephaly referred to as a type of craniosynostosis (a condition where the skull plates do fuse too early), the skull plates are not fused, but moulded into a different shape – a condition that does not require the surgical treatment needed for craniosynostosis.
		Positional plagiocephaly is produced by pressure from the outside on part of the skull.
		For children with positional plagiocephaly, the ‘natural’ shape of the head is entirely normal – it is the moulding that has pushed it out of shape.
	www.ich.ucl.ac.uk /factsheets/families/F040171 (1359 words)

	Cranial Molding Helmets FAQ
		Mild positional plagiocephaly may correct itself within the first six weeks of life; if not, treatment may be appropriate when properly diagnosed.
		Positional plagiocephaly used to occur in one of every 300 babies, including synostotic and non-synostotic cases.
		In cases of severe positional plagiocephaly, it is possible to outgrow the Ballert Helmet before all possible correction may be achieved.
	www.ballert-op.com /frequently_asked_questions.htm (1851 words)

	Cleft Palate Foundation - Positional Plagiocephaly (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Positional plagiocephaly means that a person has a misshapened or asymmetrically-shaped head, with the skull usually flattened in one area.
		When a mother is pregnant with multiple babies (such as twins or triplets), the babies may be too crowded to move about freely in the womb, therefore receiving constant pressure on their skulls.
		Premature infants can develop plagiocephaly because their skull bones are softer than those of full-term babies, and they cannot move their heads as easily.
	www.cleftline.org /publications/plagiocephaly.htm (803 words)

	Positional Plagiocephaly (Abnormal Head Shape, Flat Head Syndrome) - Medical Information on the diagnosis and ...
		Positional Plagiocephaly (Abnormal Head Shape, Flat Head Syndrome) - Medical Information on the diagnosis and prevention of plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and scaphocephaly.
		The condition is not uncommon, it's called plagiocephaly (pla'je-o-sef'ah-le), and often results from external forces applied to the soft infant skull.
		It might sound complicated, but plagiocephaly literally means "oblique head" (from Greek: plagio = oblique, and cephale = head) It's called a parallelogram deformity because, if you look down on the infant's head (bird's-eye-view), this is the shape you will see.
	www.cranialtech.com /MedicalInfo/plagiocephaly.html (254 words)

	Positional Plagiocephaly Petition
		As of today, it is estimated that 1 in 60 babies have a cephalic disorder, known as Positional Plagiocephaly.
		However, we as parents feel the Task Force on Infant Positioning and SIDS has not fulfilled its duties with educating the public or the medical establishment on the complexities of this campaign.
		The Positional Plagiocephaly Petition to American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Infant Positioning and SIDS, and The American Board of Pediatrics was created by and written by Katherine Dattilo (dattkat@yahoo.com).
	www.petitiononline.com /0799/petition.html (473 words)

	Alberta RN: Positional plagiocephaly: A community approach to prevention and treatment
		To best prevent the development of positional plagiocephaly., newborns need to be screened for torticollis and new parents need to know about infant positioning.
		If implemented early, position changes during sleep that favor the opposite side of the occipital flattening and supervised prone and side-lying awake time may be effective in rounding out the infant's head (Moss, 1997).
		While treatment is available for infants with severe positional plagiocephaly., prevention and early recognition are essential.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3929/is_199901/ai_n8841250 (1014 words)

	Pediatric Advisor 2005.2: Newborns: Flattened Head Syndrome (Positional Plagiocephaly)
		Infants who are in a breech position (bottom down) or twins have less room to move around, but even single babies in a normal position may have so little room that they can't change position.
		Babies who stayed in one position in the uterus continue to lie in that position after they are born.
		If you pay close attention to your baby's head position and make sure that her head is in many different positions throughout the day and night you can prevent head flattening.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/pa/pa_flathead_hhg.htm (829 words)

	Your Baby's Head Shape: Occipital Plagiocephaly of Positional Origin
		"Occipital Plagiocephaly" is a medical term for the flattening of one side of the back of the head, often caused by lying with the head in the same position.
		One or more of your multiple birth babies may be born with flat areas on their heads due to lack of space to change positions in the womb.
		If positioning exercises do not help, it may be necessary for your child(ren) to wear a helmet(s).
	www.multiplebirthsfamilies.com /articles/pre_q5.html (1340 words)

	Positional Plagiocephaly & Tortocollis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Plagiocephaly refers to the condition characterized by a parallelogram head shape and a persistent flatten spot on the back or one side of the head.
		In the majority of cases, concerns of Positional Plagiocephaly and/or CMT are first brought up to the child’s Pediatrician.
		It is not necessary to talk about plagiocephaly or torticollis unless the conversation is headed in a specific direction OR if they have family or friends who’ve experienced such anomalies.
	www.birthsource.com /Scripts/article.asp?articleid=410 (1092 words)

	Positional Plagiocephaly
		Positional plagiocephaly is the medical term for the twisting or flattening of a baby's head.
		For example, the skull may be under pressure when the infant's head stays in the same position during sleep, night after night.
		Change the position of the baby's head each day during sleep or when baby is lying down.
	www.gnb.ca /0053/eci/plagiocephaly-e.asp (394 words)

	Safe Sleeping May Cause Flat Heads for Babies
		In fact, one study in the journal Pediatrics found that cases of positional plagiocephaly have increased sixfold since the "Back to Sleep" campaign began.
		According to many experts, positional plagiocephaly usually disappears within several months after the baby has begun to sit up.
		Shin also points out that plagiocephaly often occurs with a condition called muscular torticollis, or a shortness of the neck muscle.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/28/1728_61518.htm (680 words)

	head, flat (plagiocephaly) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Other elongations or deformation of the head shape could be synostosis (sin-os-toe-sis) which is abnormal, premature growing together of the normally separate plates of the skull in an infant.
		Second, pay attention to sleep positioning - let the baby sleep half the nights with the head one way, half the nights the other way - until the child is mobile in the crib and rolling around.
		The use of helmets to correct or prevent simple positional plagiocephaly in babies caused by back sleeping was once somewhat controversial but is no longer.
	www.sleeptight.com /EncyMaster/H/flat_head.html (359 words)

	Deformational Plagiocephaly - Children's Hospital Boston (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		muscular torticollis: One cause of deformational plagiocephaly may be muscular torticollis.
		prematurity: Premature infants are at a higher risk for plagiocephaly since the cranial bones become stronger and harder in the last 10 weeks of pregnancy.
		back sleeping: Infants who sleep on their backs or in car seats without alternating positions for extended periods of time are also at a higher risk for deformational plagiocephaly.
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site692/mainpageS692P0.html (661 words)

	Positional plagiocephaly: Baby's head appears flattened
		This type of molding of the head has become quite common in children since the Back to Sleep campaign has recommended that babies be put to sleep on their backs.
		Use a rolled up towel to raise one side of the body, just slightly, so that it makes it impossible for your baby to turn the molded part of the head back to the mattress.
		Shifting the position of your baby's body, and thus his head, will help with this molding from becoming a significant problem.
	parenting.ivillage.com /baby/bhealth/0,,bggv,00.html (204 words)

	Plagiocephaly Information Web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Peterborough Evening Telegraph - Peterborough, England, UK Single mum Rebecca Driscoll (24) was devastated when she found out her nine-month-old son, Lewis, had the rare condition plagiocephaly.
		Plagiocephaly was highlighted in the September 2005 issue of
		Plagiocephaly was highlighted in the July 4, 2005 issue of
	www.plagiocephaly.org (232 words)

	Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)
		Positional Molding Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery for Infants and Children, Dallas TX
		Positional Plagiocephaly New Brunswick Department of Health and Wellness, Canada (also in Spanish)
		Positional Plagiocephaly (Head Shape Deformity) Cleft Palate Foundation
	www.noah-health.org /en/pregnancy/newborn/conditions/flattened.html (138 words)

	Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)
		KidsHealth > Parents > Growth and Development > Sleep > Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)
		Passage through the birth canal often makes a
		For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
	www.kidshealth.org /parent/growth/sleep/positional_plagiocephaly.html (724 words)

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