
07/09/2025
Plagiocephaly refers to a misshapen head in infanthood. This is typically not something that a baby is born with, but develops in the early weeks of life. More specifically, plagiocephaly is when one side of the head becomes more flat than the other. If the back of the head is flatter than normal, it is brachycephaly.
It may coincide with torticollis, where muscles in one side of the neck are tight. This can limit movement, and encourage baby to keep their head turned to one side. As a result, the same side of their head is always in contact with the surface upon which they are laying.
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