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UT Health's Cranial Remolding Program specializes in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of head shape abnormalities in infants.

The Cranial Remolding Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio specializes in the evaluation and treatment of head shape abnormalities. These deformities are relatively common and highly treatable with early intervention. Roughly one out of five children develops some kind of head shape abnormality during infancy. Cranial molding therapy is often recommended to correct these abnormalities and ensure proper head growth. Head shape abnormalities are frequently attributed to conditions like plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis. Plagiocephaly (sometimes called deformational plagiocephaly, positional plagiocephaly, or “flat head syndrome”) is a condition in which a flat spot develops on an infant’s head. This distortion can be caused by several factors, including restrictive positioning in the uterus, muscular torticollis (tight neck muscles that limit head movement), or extended periods of time spent in the same position (such as an infant lying on their back while sleeping). In order to understand craniosynostosis, one must become familiar with the anatomy and development of an infant’s brain. In newborns, the plates of bone that make up the skull are separated by flexible, fibrous hinges called sutures. These sutures respond to brain growth by “stretching” and producing new bone, which allows the developing skull to grow along with the brain. Over time, the sutures fuse together with the plates to form a single piece of bone. In children with craniosynostosis, some sutures fuse too early. Because their brains continue to expand within that restrictive space, the growth and appearance of their heads can become distorted. The fused sutures must be released surgically in order for the brain to resume its normal growth pattern.

12/23/2025

Happy holidays from the Cranial Remolding Team!

Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year.

04/17/2025

Our Cranial Remolding team had a fantastic time attending the South Texas National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Alamo Chapter Symposium!

We were proud to join forces with UT Health Department of Neurosurgery faculty member Joanna Gernsback, MD, who delivered an insightful talk on diagnosing and managing scoliosis in pediatric patients. Grateful to be part of such a meaningful event focused on advancing pediatric care!

04/15/2025

Darren J. Poidevin, CLPO, recently coauthored an article that was published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JPO), the official journal of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists.

The JPO is a peer-reviewed, quarterly scholarly journal. It provides readers with clinically relevant evidence suited to promoting professional education, advancing high-quality research, and ultimately improving care for people who require prosthetic and orthotic services.

You can read Darren’s article, entitled “An Updated Prediction Model for the Maximum Expected Treatment Time with a Cranial Remolding Orthosis” by visiting the link below.

trospective study assesses the accuracy of V2 and proposes a third version (V3) of the model. Methods Subjects with deformational head shapes who were treated with a CRO between 3 and 18 months postpartum were included based on initial cranial measurements. Infants were excluded if they had a signif...

03/25/2025

Yesterday we participated in the Brighton Center Resource Fair to connect with early intervention specialists, case managers and teachers who assist over 4,000 children with special needs annually.

We always appreciate the opportunity to be in the community!

03/14/2025

Jim Brookshier, MPO, CPO/LO, FAAOP, recently published an article in The O&P EDGE, a monthly print and digital magazine for prosthetics, orthotics, pedorthics, and allied healthcare professions worldwide. He discusses the widespread benefits of cranial remolding education for provider referral sources.

You can read the article by visiting the link below.

https://opedge.com/cranial-care-mastery-teaching-providers-to-detect-and-refer-with-confidence/

02/28/2025

After 15 incredible years helping to serve cranial remolding patients – nine of them dedicated to UT Health – we say goodbye to our amazing Benefits Coordinator, Monica Garcia. Her dedication, expertise and compassion have made a lasting impact on our team and the many families she has helped along the way.

Monica, your hard work and kindness will be deeply missed, but we are excited for your next chapter! Thank you for your years of service and commitment. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.

02/13/2025

The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce that our lab, headed by principal investigator Darren J. Poidevin, CLPO, was recently nominated for the Superior Lab Safety Award.

This honor is given to health care and research labs in recognition of their commitment to maintain rigorous safety standards.

Those efforts improve the quality of our shared workplace and support UT Health San Antonio’s ongoing mission to promote excellence in health care and research.

12/20/2024

Happy holidays from the Cranial Remolding Program!

We wish you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the year.

11/15/2024

Darren J. Poidevin, CLPO, a UT Health cranial remolding specialist, recently taught a course at the El Paso Children’s Hospital 2024 Symposium on Endoscopic Craniosynostosis.

This three-day event was organized to provide a comprehensive presentation of endoscopic techniques and procedures to specialists from a variety of fields, including neurosurgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, and orthotists.

Darren expressed that he was grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with so many physicians and cranial remolding orthotic specialists from all over the world.

11/14/2024

03/20/2024

Today is Plagiocephaly and Torticollis Awareness Day!

Please join us in our efforts to educate our community about these conditions that impact so many babies.

Posting your pictures and stories is a great way to begin that dialogue. You can tag us in your posts or share them here.

Share our webpage so others can learn more about these conditions:

https://www.uthscsa.edu/patient-care/utmedicine/services/cranial-remolding

Address

8300 Floyd Curl Drive, 7th Floor
San Antonio, TX
78229

Telephone

+12104509064

Website

http://www.uthscsa.edu/patient-care/physicians/clinics/cranial-remolding

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