Le deformazioni posizionali del cranio. Parte II: storia naturale, prevenzione e terapia

Abstract

Neonates presenting with reduced neck motility and side posture preference are more prone to developing positional head molding. Their early recognition and assignment to immediate prevention protocols may halt the progression of the cranial deformity, normalize the misshapen head shape or, at least, reduce the persisting evidence of cosmetic anomaly in the adult age. The Family Pediatrician should inform the parents of the neonate on the natural history of the condition, on the absence of cognitive or medical implications, on the cosmetic results of an early orthotic treatment