Re: Posterior plagiocephaly/Early skull fusion

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Hi there,

I'm glad to hear that the Xray results came back normal. My nephew

at his 4 month visit was sent to a neurosurgeon because his ped. was

concerned that his sutures were closing prematurely. Upon seeing

the neurosurgeon, the neurosurgeon said that because of my nephews

prominent suture lines and a little bit small soft spot he could see

why the ped. referred him to the neurosurgeon. Needless to say he

was fine. Will the doctor do a follow-up visit to measure head

growth? At one point, the ped. remeasured my son's head because it

seemed like it jumped. The doctor didn't want to wait the full

length of time before visits so he had us come back 6 weeks later to

remeasure. At that time it showed that our son's head was fine and

that one of the previous measurements may have been wrong. Maybe

that is the case with your son??? As for waiting to see if your

son's mis-shappen head will correct itself...I wouldn't do that if

you aren't happy with the shape now. Good luck in your decision.

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> > > Hi everyone. Freaked out father here, and I am looking for some

> > > insight on what has become the biggest issue in my life right

now.

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> > > My six month old son just went for his 6 month

wellness.

> > > After measuring his skull and double checking the chart, the

doc

> > > declares that his head hasn't grown since the last visit. After

> > > feeling around a little bit he states that he thinks

's

> > skull

> > > plates may have fused early and that he may have

Craniosynostosis.

> > > Looking at some of the example I have found online it looks

like

> > > posterior plagiocephaly. went for his head xray today

and

> > we

> > > should have the results tomorrow.

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> > > So, my question is this. Has anyone in the group had this

issue

> > with

> > > their child? It looks to me like the only option is surgery.

Is

> > that

> > > the case? What is the recovery time like? I am located in

central

> > Ohio

> > > so if there are any locals with some doc suggestions, that

would be

> > > appreciated too. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

> > >

> > > Thanks!

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