Infant Series: Positional Plagiocephaly and Torticollis

Do you think your baby has a flat spot on her head? Does it seem like he always lays his head to the same side when laying down? Your baby could have positional plagiocephaly or torticollis, or both! These conditions are common for infants and both concerns are worth seeing a doctor about. They are big words, but so much simpler than we realize. Torticollis is Latin for “twisted neck” and just means an infant may prefer twisting their head to one side or the other. Plagiocephaly is the flattening on an infant’s head due to repeated twisting and lying flat. In the second episode of the Young & Healthy infant series, Dawn Rothchild, advanced practice nurse in the division of plastic surgery and Dr. Amy Mischnick, pediatric physical therapist, join us to tell us more about these two conditions. We discuss causes, treatments, and prevention for both. Dawn and Amy also share how the two conditions can occur simultaneously and provide advice for next steps if you are concerned about your baby.   

 

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