Plagiocephaly is a common, yet treatable, disorder that causes a baby’s
head to appear flattened. Plagiocephaly develops when an infant’s
soft skull becomes flattened in one area due to repeated pressure on one
part of the head. Many babies develop plagiocephaly by sleeping regularly
in one position. This condition occurs more often in premature infants
whose skulls are especially pliable.
In our multidisciplinary plagiocephaly clinic, experts in the Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery and Neurosurgery Departments work together in the
diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. These providers are even able
to diagnose some of these problems while babies are still in the womb.
Additionally, Children’s Hospital has the only hospital-based Hanger
Clinic in the region, providing complimentary non-invasive surface scans
of the child’s head using the latest technologies. This allows for
close monitoring of the child’s response to treatment, and for easy
adjustments to helmeting and orthotic devices, if needed.
Meet our team
Craniofacial Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Our team offers individualized, patient- and family-focused care, with
all resources housed in one location, minimizing the need for travel to
multiple locations throughout the region. For patients traveling from
outside the New Orleans metro region, we maintain close communication
with other Hanger Clinics and physical therapy offices throughout the
Gulf South and beyond.
