Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Does anyone know of a good specialist anywhere near South Dakota-- maybe in Minnesota or Colorado--who is knowledgeable RE plagiocephaly? We had our 5 month old evaluated by a pediatric neurosurgeon in Minneapolis, however, he also told us not to worry, that his head would " round out on its own. " I am still concerned however, as does have facial assymetry and a head tilt--and this doctor did not seem too concerned. Maybe I should listen to the doctor, butI am still worried that this won't correct by itself, and that I am wasting time by not doing anything. I just don't know where to go next. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Hi & welcome to our group! Not to sound like a copy cat - but I would like to second everything Marci already posted to you!! If you are uneasy at all about your son's head shape - then definitely seek a 2nd opinion. So many of us in this group have gotten " the head will round on it's own " story from our Drs.. You also mentioned a head tilt. That definitely sounds like torticollis, which is a cause of plagio. Tort. is often resolved through physical therapy with stretches. I am sure (our torticollis guru!) will chime in with some good stretching links that she has . I am sorry I don't have a list of any good specialists that you could see. I hope someone near your area will see your post & offer advice. Please keep us updated on your situation. Welcome again. Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad Michigan > Does anyone know of a good specialist anywhere near South Dakota-- > maybe in Minnesota or Colorado--who is knowledgeable RE > plagiocephaly? We had our 5 month old evaluated by a pediatric > neurosurgeon in Minneapolis, however, he also told us not to worry, > that his head would " round out on its own. " I am still concerned > however, as does have facial assymetry and a head tilt--and > this doctor did not seem too concerned. Maybe I should listen to the > doctor, butI am still worried that this won't correct by itself, and > that I am wasting time by not doing anything. I just don't know > where to go next. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2002 Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 In a message dated 2/19/2002 3:24:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, dj2kirby@... writes: I am sure (our torticollis guru!) will chime in with some good stretching links that she has . Debbie, Your too funny! I think I failed her miserably, a lot of my "good" links seem to no longer have the same address ' Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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