What is deformational plagiocephaly?
Deformational plagiocephaly is a condition in which a baby’s head has an uneven or irregular shape, typically a flat head. Craniosynostosis can cause plagiocephaly by the premature fusion of the skull’s sutures, causing an abnormal shape through growth in one direction and growth at the suture closure. Nonsynostotic plagiocephaly does not require surgery and can usually be treated with a cranial orthosis (a custom-made brace or helmet for the skull). Mild positional plagiocephaly may correct itself within the first six weeks of life; if not, treatment may be appropriate when properly diagnosed.
