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財團法人陽光社會福利基金會 辦理
劃撥帳號 05583335
104台北市南京東路三段91號3樓
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Clinical Evaluation Processes and Procedures
for the Orthotic Treatment of Infants With Deformational Plagiocephaly |
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Title/ Clinical Evaluation
Processes and Procedures for the Orthotic Treatment of Infants With Deformational
Plagiocephaly
Source/ Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics,
Vol. 16, Num. 4S, pp. 24-27, 2004.
Author(s) / Deanna Fish, MS, CPO
Abstract / |
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Clinicians must work to educate caregivers and other healthcare
professionals on preventive measures that will reduce the likelihood and/or
severity of cranial deformations. Early identification of cranial asymmetry
and disproportion is best treated with aggressive and consistent repositioning
and/or therapy programs when there is no evidence of synostotic involvement.
Follow-up examinations by 3 to 4 months of age should show considerable improvement
in overall head shape if repositioning and/or therapy are to be effective.
Moderate to severe cranial asymmetry or disproportion noted at 3 to 4 months
of age warrants consideration for a cranial remolding orthosis. The earlier
the orthotic intervention is introduced, the more significant the changes
to the shape of the infant skull. Ultimately, medical team members working
together can significantly reduce the progression and severity of these deformities
and provide effective treatment for those not responding sufficiently to
repositioning and changes in parenting practices. |
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