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A female asked:

My 9 months old son has several wormian bones do i have to be extra careful of him bumping his head now he is active and trying to walk?

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Dr. Clarene Cressanswered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No, not unless he: has a coexisting disorder that causes fragile bones, such as osteogenesis imperfecta or other general health condition.

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