3-D Scans Show Helmets Are Best for Infant Plagiocephaly; Helmets Reduce Cranial Asymmetry Better Than Frequent Repositioning

For infants with deformational plagiocephaly (DP) -- defined as unilateral occipital flattening, often with ipsilateral frontal bulging resulting from sleep position, myoneural dysfunction, or intrauterine positioning -- orthotic helmets are superior to active repositioning in reducing the degree of head asymmetry, according to research published online Sept. 13 in Pediatrics.

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