What is a cranial distractor?
This procedure uses specialized devices called cranial distractors to move the bones of the back of the skull very slowly. Cranial distraction allows for more significant reshaping and expansion of the space inside the skull by slowly stretching the scalp over time.
What is midface advancement surgery?
Midface advancement is a keystone intervention in the treatment plan of syndromic hypoplasia of the midface. Although earlier authors had been using a combination of smaller incisions to acquire enough access to perform the different osteotomies, Tessier popularized the bicoronal incision.
What is monobloc procedure?
Monobloc advancement is an operation to reshape the front portion of the skull and face including the upper jaw to correct an abnormal head shape. Reshaping and moving the front portion forwards means that the eyes sit deeper in the skull so are less likely to be damaged.
What causes syndromic craniosynostosis?
Syndromic craniosynostosis is caused by an inherited or genetic condition and characterized by a collection of distinct facial and body anomalies that have a common cause. It can range from mild to severe.
Why would a child need cranial Distractors?
Posterior cranial vault distraction expands the back of the skull to give the brain room to grow. This is mainly used if your child needs more space than can be provided by surgery on the front of their skull alone. Your child may need this if they have Apert, Crouzon or Pfeiffer syndrome.
What is fronto orbital advancement?
Fronto-orbital advancement (FOA) is a surgical procedure that has been used to treat craniosynostosis for decades. The surgical goals of a Fronto-orbital advancement (FOA) are to expand the space inside the skull and to reshape the forehead and upper part of the eye socket (orbit).
Do babies with craniosynostosis have trouble sleeping?
Results: Current sleep problems were reported in 19% of patients with single-suture craniosynostosis and 14% of controls (adjusted odds ratio = 1.6; 95% CI, 0.9 to 2.8). Ever having sleep problems was reported in 25% and 23% of cases and controls, respectively (adjusted odds ratio = 1.2; 95% CI, 0.7 to 1.9).
How much does distraction osteogenesis cost?
The cost for distraction osteogenesis will vary. In some cases, it will be combined with another jaw procedure. The technique itself starts at around $6,000 and increases (up to $12,000) depending on the severity of the condition being treated. In some cases, insurance may cover a portion of the procedure.
What is hypoplastic maxilla?
Maxillary hypoplasia, which is also called maxillary deficiency, is the underdevelopment of bones in the upper jaw. This condition produces midfacial retrusion and creates the appearance of protuberance where the lower jaw juts forward.