The first thing parents notice is shape. Not numbers. Not syndromes. Shape. A forehead that leans too far forward. A ridge that feels harder than it should when a hand moves absentmindedly across a baby’s scalp during a 3 a.m. feeding that blurs into morning. No alarm bells yet. Just a pause. Then another look. Craniosynostosis rarely announces itself with…
Craniosynostosis, a significant neurological condition affecting infants, involves the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, which can lead to cosmetic and developmental issues. While surgery is commonly employed to correct this premature fusion, ensuring the skull properly reforms after such intervention is equally crucial. This is where helmet therapy is vital, serving as a critical component of post-surgical…