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Diagnosis and treatment of positional plagiocephaly

Authors
 Bok Ki Jung  ;  In Sik Yun 
Citation
 Archives of Craniofacial Surgery, Vol.21(2) : 80-86, 2020-04 
Journal Title
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
ISSN
 2287-1152 
Issue Date
2020-04
Keywords
Craniosynostosis ; Helmet therapy ; Plagiocephaly
Abstract
Positional plagiocephaly is increasing in infants. Positional plagiocephaly is an asymmetric deformation of skull due to various reasons; first birth, assisted labor, multiple pregnancy, prematurity, congenital muscular torticollis and position of head. Positional plagiocephaly can mostly be diagnosed clinically and by physical examinations. The simplest way to assess the severity of plagiocephaly is to use a diagonal caliper during physical examination, which measures the difference between the diagonal lengths on each side of the head. Plagiocephaly can be treated surgically or conservatively. Positional plagiocephaly, which is not accompanied by craniosynostosis, is treated conservatively. Conservative treatments involve a variety of treatments, such as change of positions, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and helmet therapy. Systematic approaches to clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment of positional plagiocephaly can be necessary and the age-appropriate treatment is recommended for patients with positional plagiocephaly.
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DOI
10.7181/acfs.2020.00059
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1. College of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (성형외과학교실) > 1. Journal Papers
Yonsei Authors
Yun, In Sik(윤인식) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1103-7047
Jung, Bok Ki(정복기) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4347-560X
URI
https://ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr/handle/22282913/179956
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