13.09.2016 | Original Article
The course of positional cranial deformation from 3 to 12 months of age and associated risk factors: a follow-up with 3D imaging
Erschienen in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Ausgabe 12/2016
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What is known:
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The prevalence of deformational plagiocephaly spontaneously decreases after the first months of life.
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Limited neck range of motion and infant positional preference increase the risk of deformational plagiocephaly during the first months of life.
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What is new:
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Positional preference at 3 months predicts an unfavorable spontaneous course of deformation also from three to 12 months of age, presenting a potential target for screening and treatment.
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The spontaneous rate of correction for cranial asymmetry decreases after 6 months of age, also in relation to the rate of head growth.
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