The skull is made up of several small bones linked together by sutures when a child is born. The sutures must remain open to allow the skull to grow and adequately accommodate the brain's expansion.
Craniosynostosis
is a condition that causes a deformed or irregular head shape and increased
pressure within the skull. Most instances include one suture, while
craniosynostosis linked to a hereditary abnormality is likely to affect
numerous sutures.
Types of Craniosynostosis:
Metopic synostosis – This is a condition where a metopic suture is
located between the anterior fontanelle (soft area) and nose. Early closure of
this suture causes trigonocephaly (triangular head).
Sagittal Craniosynostosis – This is a condition where the sagittal suture
is located between the anterior and posterior fontanelles. The early closure of
this suture causes scaphocephaly or a boat-shaped head.
Coronal Craniosynostosis –This can be unilateral
or bilateral. The injured side's eye socket will be elevated, the eye ridge
will be flattened, and the nose will be displaced.
Lambdoid Synostosis – This is the rarest type that occurs when the
lambdoid suture, which runs along the back of the head, unites. Lambdoid
synostosis causes a flattened back.
Yet
not all babies with a flattened back have lambdoid synostosis. It's very
typical for infants to have some flatness at the rear of their heads from
sleeping on their backs for so long. This condition is known as positional
plagiocephaly.
The craniosynostosis treatment in New York includes
one or more surgeries to allow more space, ease the pressure, and enhance the
appearance of the skull.
If
you're seeking a safe and effective treatment regimen, feel free to contact the
experienced, friendly staff at Short Hills Cranial Center. They will advise you
on your child's particular head structure and give you treatment options
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