Craniosynostosis Surgery

Craniosynostosis surgery is a procedure performed to treat craniosynostosis, a congenital condition characterized by the premature fusion of one or more of the sutures (joints) between the bones of an infant's skull. Normally, the bones in a baby's skull are not fully fused at birth, allowing for the growth of the brain. The premature fusion of these sutures can lead to an abnormal head shape and, in some cases, increased intracranial pressure.