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Positional Plagiocephaly

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  • © 2014

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Editors:
  1. Donata Villani

    1. Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Department, Ospedale Niguarda Ca’ Granda, Milan, Italy

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  2. Maria Vittoria Meraviglia

    1. Department of Preventive Medicine, ASL Milano, Milan, Italy

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  • Provides useful tips on the prevention of positional plagiocephaly

  • Explains how to make an early diagnosis

  • Clarifies treatment options and when to apply them

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Historical Notes

    • Leonardo Meraviglia
    Pages 1-6

  3. Definition and Classification

    • Maria Vittoria Meraviglia, Donata Villani, Pasquina Meghi
    Pages 7-17

  4. Epidemiology

    • Maria Vittoria Meraviglia
    Pages 19-31

  5. Etiology and Pathogenesis

    • Maria Vittoria Meraviglia, Donata Villani
    Pages 33-43

  6. Clinical Approach to Plagiocephaly

    • Roberto Vaccari, Alice Passarini
    Pages 45-54

  7. Prevention and Management

    • Donata Villani, Pasquina Meghi
    Pages 55-70

  8. Osteopathic Considerations in Positional Plagiocephaly

    • Cristian Ciranna-Raab
    Pages 71-78

  9. Surgical Indications and Treatment for Cranial Occipital Anomalies

    • Federica Beretta, Giuseppe Talamonti, Giuseppe D’Aliberti, Gabriele Canzi, Fabio Mazzoleni, Alberto Bozzetti
    Pages 79-95

  10. Outcomes

    • Federica Anna Gandolfi
    Pages 97-106
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This book provides clear guidance on the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of positional plagiocephaly. Information is first presented on classification, epidemiology and etiopathogenesis. Diagnosis is then explained in detail, covering the significance of anamnestic data, physical examination, differential diagnosis, instrumental examinations and anthropometric measurements. Preventive measures such as “tummy time” and physiotherapy are described and the role of orthoses, osteopathy and surgery in treatment is closely examined. The closing chapter addresses prognosis and complications. Positional plagiocephaly is not only a "cosmetic" problem but can cause facial and mandibular asymmetry, visual disturbances and cognitive and psychomotor impairment, yet when correctly treated it usually resolves by 6-7 years of age. This book will be an ideal aid for pediatricians, neurosurgeons, maxillo-facial surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physiotherapists and for all involved in preventing and managing the condition.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Department, Ospedale Niguarda Ca’ Granda, Milan, Italy

    Donata Villani

  • Department of Preventive Medicine, ASL Milano, Milan, Italy

    Maria Vittoria Meraviglia

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