Plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome, is a flattening of the head caused by external pressure. It's a surprisingly common condition that affects 16 in every 1,000 babies and has increased following ...

In deformational asymmetric plagiocephaly, the back and front of the head shift forward to 1 side ... Evaluate the degree of occipital flattening. Observe the "bald spot" on the occiput.

Occipital flattening may be asymmetric ... In deformational asymmetric plagiocephaly, the back and front of the head shift forward to 1 side, and the ear position on the same side is shifted ...

Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly - two types of flat head syndromes - have recently been on the rise in the United States. In 1994, the National Institutes of Health launched its Back to Sleep ...