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Natalia Zielińska¹, Maria Górska², Anna Skrzek¹

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Summary

Muscle tone disorders and positional head deformities in infants are linked. This study found correlations between infant asymmetry, muscle tone variations, and specific cranial shape issues.

Keywords:

brachycephaly craniometric studies head shape infants plagiocephaly psychomotor development disorders

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Pediatrics
Neurology
Craniofacial Development

Background:

Muscle tone distribution disorders and positional cranial deformities are common in infants.
Assessing the relationship between these conditions is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the correlation between muscle tone distribution disorders and asymmetry.
To investigate the link with postnatal positional cranial deformities, including unilateral and symmetrical occipital flattening.

Main Methods:

The study included 60 infants aged 1-5 months, divided into three groups: asymmetry, reduced muscle tone, and increased muscle tone.
Head shapes were measured using a MIMOS craniometer, calculating cranial vault asymmetry and cranial index.
Data analysis involved Statistica software and appropriate statistical tests.

Main Results:

A significant correlation was found between infant asymmetry and both reduced and increased muscle tone.
The study identified a link between these muscle tone variations and specific positional head deformities.
These correlations were observed in infants up to 5 months of age.

Conclusions:

Muscle tone disorders are associated with asymmetry and positional cranial deformities in infants.
Early assessment of muscle tone may aid in identifying infants at risk for cranial shape abnormalities.
Further research can explore therapeutic interventions targeting muscle tone to address positional plagiocephaly.