new Positional Plagiocephaly diagnosis

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Hello,

I am new to this forum and was hoping I might be able to get some helpful

information about treatment for Plagiocephaly. Perhaps the information I am

seeking can already be found in this forum, so I apologize if I'm posting my

question prematurely.

My son is 9 months old and has a VERY flat head. The doctor told me today that

he wants a CT scan to see if my son's plates have fused together and if they

have, wants to do a surgery of some kind to break them. He acted like it wasn't

a big deal and said the babies he's worked with on this have recovered

successfully, but I am hesitant to feel too happy about anyone breaking my son's

skull unless it is absolutely necessary for healthy brain development.

I've read a little about treatments for this condition and it sounds like this

surgical procedure recommended by my doctor isn't necessarily encouraged

anymore. Is my doctor outdated (although, he's probably only 40 years old

himself)? What are the main concerns involved in the medical procedure to break

apart skull plates? What are the outcomes and risks?

If anyone has any medical resources they can direct me to about this procedure

or research that discourages it, I'd be so very appreciative. I truly just want

my son to be ok and don't want to jump into a medical procedure that might not

be good for him. Obviously a second opinion will be in order after the CT scan,

and a referral to a specialist. But I'd like to go into these appointments

relatively informed so I can advocate for my son to receive appropriate

treatments for his condition.

Thank you for any time you have to help me out!

Ally