Aug 1, 2025 · Craniosynostosis (kray-nee-o-sin-os-TOE-sis) is a condition present at birth. It causes one or more of the joints between the bones of a baby's skull to close too early, before the brain is fully …

Dec 26, 2024 · Craniosynostosis (crane-eo-sin-ost-O-sis) is a birth defect in which the bones in a baby’s skull join too early. This happens before the brain forms fully and can slow the baby's brain growth. …

What is Craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis, or simply synostosis, is the early growing together (or fusion) of two or more bones of the skull.

Craniosynostosis is a congenital (present at birth) condition in which the flexible joints between the bones of the skull close too early, causing problems with brain and skull growth. These joints, called …

Craniosynostosis is a condition in which one or more of the fibrous sutures in a young infant's skull prematurely fuses by turning into bone (ossification), [2] thereby changing the growth pattern of the …

Craniosynostosis occurs when one or more of the sutures closes early. Early suture closure can cause the skull to grow in an unusual shape. Sometimes, early suture closure can also restrict overall skull …

Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, presents a spectrum of challenges ranging from altered skull morphology to potential neurodevelopmental impairment.

Craniosynostosis is a birth defect that affects the way your baby’s head is shaped and how his/her brain grows. Learn about the different types of craniosynostosis and about testing and treatment options.

The pathogenesis, diagnosis, and surgical management of craniosynostosis are reviewed here. Specific syndromes associated with craniofacial abnormalities are discussed separately.

With craniosynostosis, one or more of the skull bones harden too early and fuse together before the brain finishes growing. In places where sutures fused too early, your baby’s head may stop growing. …