"The vast majority of cases can be corrected with physical therapy and non-invasive measures, according to the AAP. If the condition appears to be worsening by 6 months, referrals should be made to a pediatric neurosurgeon to help determine whether a skull-shaping orthotic helmet or other interventions are needed. The high incidence rate of positional plagiocephaly in this new study indicates that greater parent education about prevention is needed before infants arrive for the 2-month checkup, says Mawji."
Posted on: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:24:39 +0000
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