Question 1

could adults have brachycephaly?

Accepted Answer

Brachycephaly: Brachycephaly is technically a disorder for childhood where the child is born with fusion of both coronal sutures giving a prominent forehead. I have not seen an adult develop brachycephaly develop de novo unless hydrocephalus was involved.

Question 2

can normal baby have brachycephaly?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: Many infants who sleep on their backs will have a transient shortening of the front to back measurement of their skull that mimics true brachycephaly. As the spend more time upright & the skull begins to change into the longer than wide contour we are use too.

Question 3

could you give me info on brachycephaly?

Accepted Answer

Brachycephaly: Brachycephaly is a form of craniosynostosis where the frontal bones prematurely closed - these are the coronal sutures. The result is is a broad and wide forehead which can sometimes be quite disfiguring. This disorder can also occur in some syndromic forms of craniosynostosis which would require evaluation by a craniofacial center. Surgery can also be offer for treatment

Question 4

what to do about brachycephaly at 18 yr?

Accepted Answer

Nothing?: If you've made it to 18, it is probably not symptomatic. If you are concerned about the appearance, you can consult with a plastic surgeon or neurosurgeon to see if they can help.

Question 5

what happens if u got brachycephaly can u get disability?

Accepted Answer

Brachycephaly: Brachycephaly is just a descriptive term for a head shape, usually associated with craniosynostosis - getting disability would be solely based on how severe the disorder is and how much it has affected one's ability to work.

Question 6

can you tell me if i got brachycephaly can i get disability?

Accepted Answer

Disabilities: Brachycephaly is a description of a head shape, this alone would not qualify for get disability

Question 7

is it possible to be treated at the age of 14 of brachycephaly?

Accepted Answer

Brachycephaly: Brachycephaly is normally treated within the first year of life. It can be still treated at the age of 14 though the surgery is a more complex due to the thickness of the bone.

Question 8

hi doctors, was just wondering what is apparent brachycephaly?

Accepted Answer

Deformity: Brachycephaly refers to a flattening of the skull. This can be positional in nature, meaning it is due to a baby being placed in one position often enough to lead to pressure on part of the head/skull, or it can be due to the bones of the skull fusing too soon (a condition called craniosynostosis).

Question 9

can someone tell me the difference between plagiocephaly and brachycephaly i don't know which one i have?

Accepted Answer

Skull shape: Plagiocephaly = narrow skull - between ears. Brachiocephaly = wide skull - narrower from front to back.

Question 10

im traveling to peoria il the 27th, my daughter has severe brachycephaly(toolateforhelmet) what outcomes should i expect from neurosurgeon?

Accepted Answer

Brachycephaly: usually it depends on the age and if the sutures of the skulls closed or not. If there is only brachycephaly, your baby might need a helmet, called DOC band. If there is premature closure of suture, your baby will need surgery

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What happens if u got brachycephaly can u get disability?

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Can you tell me if i got brachycephaly can i get disability?

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Is it possible to be treated at the age of 14 of brachycephaly?

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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is apparent brachycephaly?

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Can someone tell me the difference between plagiocephaly and brachycephaly i don't know which one i have?

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Im traveling to peoria il the 27th, my daughter has severe brachycephaly(toolateforhelmet) what outcomes should i expect from neurosurgeon?

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