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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Deformational plagiocephaly (DP), frequently accompanied by torticollis, is a common condition in healthy infants.
  • While parental education is often advised for DP prevention, evidence on the efficacy of preventive measures is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of environmental, positioning, and handling interventions on DP prevalence in newborns at three months.
  • To explore the link between DP and cervical imbalance.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving healthy newborns.
  • Intervention group received detailed guidance on infant environment, positioning, and handling for symmetrical development.
  • Cranial shape assessed via 2D/3D photogrammetry; cervical motion measured by goniometry.

Main Results:

  • Lower DP prevalence in the intervention group (11% vs. 31% 2D; 15% vs. 33% 3D).
  • Reduced asymmetry and milder DP severity observed in the intervention group.
  • Infants with DP at follow-up showed increased incidence of torticollis.

Conclusions:

  • Early educational interventions effectively decrease the prevalence and severity of DP at three months.
  • Guidance on infant positioning and handling improves cervical range of motion.
  • National-scale education for parents and professionals can lower healthcare costs associated with DP.