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Success Rates of Cranial Remolding Orthosis Treatment of Plagiocephaly Based on Initial Presentation (JPO036-4a)

Credit Hours

2 Scientific Credits

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the factors that influence the success rates of cranial remolding orthosis treatment, including age at initiation and severity of deformity.
  • Evaluate the impact of treatment timing and deformity severity on the likelihood of achieving a successful outcome in infants with deformational plagiocephaly.
  • Apply findings from the study to guide clinical decision-making and set appropriate expectations for treatment outcomes based on age and severity.

Course Description

Success Rates of Cranial Remolding Orthosis Treatment of Plagiocephaly Based on Initial Presentation (JPO036-4a)

This course explores the effectiveness of cranial remolding orthosis (CRO) treatment for deformational plagiocephaly, focusing on how age at treatment initiation and severity of the cranial deformity influence success rates. The study analyzes data from 300 infants, categorizing them by age and deformity severity to identify factors that impact treatment success. Clinicians will gain valuable insights into setting realistic treatment expectations based on these findings.

Event Presenter(s)

Presenter Name(s)

• Chelsea J. Richards, MPO, CO
• Alyssa M. Petz, MPO, CO
• Claire E. Vallery, MPO, CO
• Matheos Yosef, PhD
• Shokoufeh H. Khalatbari, MS
• Christopher J. Frank, MD, PhD
• Jennifer A. Richards, MA, CPO

Disclaimer

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