Craniosynostosis is a rare but chronic condition, affects the normal development of the baby's brain and skull.

2. Craniosynostosis is a rare but chronic condition, which affects
the normal development of baby’s brain and skull. The
newborn’s skull is made up of many separate bones, the
fusion of these bones, usually occurs later in teen years. The
early fusion of these bones in the newborn’s skull causes
Craniosynostosis. Craniosynostosis disorder affects the
normal growth process, which involves bone displacement
and bone remodelling. This rare disorder can occur before or
after birth. The risk of developing Craniosynostosis is equal
among boys and girls. Craniosynostosis occurs in one out of
2500 births.

3. Metopic Synostosis- It occurs when there is a fusion between
sagittal structure and nose. Metopic synostosis results in
triangular development of scalp.
Lamdoid Synostosis- It is the rarest type of Craniosynostosis
and affects the back portion of the head. Lamdoid Synostosis
results in twisted shape of skull.
Coronal Craniosynostosis- It occurs when there is an early
fusion between the coronal structures of the skull, which
affects the higher eye socket and results in the flat
development of the forehead.

4. Doctors do not know the exact cause of Craniosynostosis.
However, genetic mutation is stated as one of the most
possible causes of Craniosynostosis. Genetic mutation leads
to the defects in cell sutures that cause them to fuse too
early.
Another possible cause of Craniosynostosis is the irregular
position of the baby in the womb or putting excessive
pressure that can cause the early fusion of sutures.

5. One visible symptom of Craniosynostosis is the
abnormal shape of the head. Early fusion of bones
restricts the normal growth of bone and skull. The
excessive pressure on skull results in the
development of learning disabilitiesand problems
with the eyesight. Frequent headaches and
developmental delays are other common symptoms
of Craniosynostosis.

6. Initially, a paediatrician will try to diagnose Craniosynostosis
by performing a visual evaluation and feeling for creases
around the baby’s skull. The doctor may order a blood test to
check if Craniosynostosis is inherited or not. Imaging tests
such as CT scans and X–rays disclose the location of fused
sutures.

7. Surgery is by far the only treatment available for
Craniosynostosis. Surgery to correct
Craniosynostosis is to be performed within the first
year of baby’s birth. If left untreated,
Craniosynostosis can get worse resulting in
increased deformity of the skull. Surgery for
Craniosynostosis involves the reformation of the
baby’s skull, by repositioning the fused sutures.
Dissolvable stitches are used to close the incisions.

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