Evaluation of positional plagiocephaly: conventional anthropometric measurement versus laser scanning method

The incidence of plagiocephaly has increased in the 25 years since the "Back to Sleep" campaign in 1991 to prevent sudden infant death. Plagiocephaly is not considered to be a pathological condition. It is more of an esthetic impairment and could have potentially negative psychological or psychosocial consequences; therefore, treatment is recommended. The aim of this study is to compare conventional anthropometry and laser scanning – two different measurement methods – as diagnostic instruments for plagiocephaly.

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