The course of skull deformation from birth to 5 years of age: a prospective cohort study
- Vlimmeren, L.A. van
- Engelbert, R.H.
- Pelsma, M.
- Groenewoud, H.
- Boere-Boonekamp, M.M.
- Nijhuis-van der Sanden, M.W.G.
DOIAbstract
Contains fulltext : 170094.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open Access)In a continuation of a prospective longitudinal cohort study in a healthy population on the course of skull shape from birth to 24 months, at 5 years of age, 248 children participated in a follow-up assessment using plagiocephalometry (ODDI-oblique diameter difference index, CPI-cranio proportional index). Data from the original study sampled at birth, 7 weeks, 6, 12, and 24 months were used in two linear mixed models. MAIN FINDINGS: (1) if deformational plagiocephaly (ODDI <104%) and/or positional preference at 7 weeks of age are absent, normal skull shape can be predicted at 5 years of age; (2) if positional preference occurs, ODDI is the highest at 7 wee...
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