What is Craniosynostosis (CRAY-nee-o-SIN-os-Toe-sis)

So, just a quick recap of the condition...

Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the bones in an infant's head fuse prematurely (called sutures), not allowing adequate growth of the brain. However, the brain continues to grow, and pushes on the non-fused sutures causing the skull to be abnormal shape, and can also cause intercranial pressure, which can result in contant headaches, inability to focus, developmental issues, and blindness.

Here's what a typical infant skull looks like.

Here's a infant skull with sagittal craniosynostosis. You can see the bone toward the back along the top is fused. This creates a ridge along the top of the head, and causes the head to grow long and skinny with a protruding forhead, and doesn't allow growth from side to side.

NOTE: These are not scans of Connor's head. They are pics on the internet. :)