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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
02-25078006分機202-211
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An Overview of Positional Plagiocephaly
and Cranial Remolding Orthoses |
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Title/ An Overview of Positional
Plagiocephaly and Cranial Remolding Orthoses
Source/ Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics,
Vol. 15, Num. 2, pp. 37-47, 2003.
Author(s) / Deanna Fish, MS, CPO
Dulcey Lima, CO, OTR/L
Abstract / |
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Positional plagiocephaly is defined as the product of dynamic
distortion of the infantile cranium secondary to the application of pre-
and post-natal forces. Most commonly, this abnormal head shape can be attributed
to deformation that occurred in the womb, secondary deformational forces
caused by sleep and daytime supine positioning, premature birth, or prolonged
positioning due to unilateral tightness or weakness of the sternocleidomastoid
muscle. During the last 10 years there has been an increase in the number
of referrals to craniofacial clinics and the number of infants diagnosed
with positional (i.e., nonsynostotic) plagiocephaly. The practicing orthotist
needs to understand the cause, natural progression, anatomic features, and
developmental implications of positional plagiocephaly to provide a comprehensive
and effective orthotic treatment program for young infants. |
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