Craniosynostosis is a birth defect in which one or more of the seams (sutures) in a baby’s skull close before the baby’s brain has fully formed. Normally, these sutures stay open until babies are ...

Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of the top of the skull in infants, is caused by an abnormal excess of a previously unknown type of bone-forming stem cell, according to a preclinical study led ...

When a baby is first born, the skull is comprised of a few bone plates that gradually come together. As the child grows, the plates fuse together at the top of the head and a single bony structure, ...

Bent bone dysplasia (BBD) is a perinatal-lethal skeletal disorder caused by pathogenic FGFR2 mutations that disrupt bone ...

Craniosynostosis is a rare condition in which a baby develops or is born with an unusually shaped skull. It happens when one or more of the natural spaces in the infant’s skull join together too early ...

Surgical repair of craniosynostosis typically occurs during infancy. The procedure has a high success rate with a very low risk of long-term side effects. Most babies go on to live typical, healthy ...

Have you ever seen a baby wearing headgear that looked like a helmet? They may be doing helmet therapy or cranial orthosis. Some babies who require helmet therapy have a condition called ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for craniosynostosis? A: One should consult a primary physician who will recommend you to a neurologist to examine you. Q: What is the incidence of craniosynostosis? A ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Craniosynostosis' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...