ABSTRACT
Introduction: Plagiocephaly refers to an asymmetrical coronal plane of the skull. The surgical approach should be performed early. Objective: To propose a new approach to osteogenic distraction as a technique to correct plagiocephaly.
Method: Between February 2005 and February 2019, three patients were treated with the osteogenic distraction technique.
Results: The mean age of the procedure was 6.7 years. The mean distraction time was 120 days. Discussion: The bone distractor for repositioning the skull cap promotes the simultaneous movement of the middle facial third and frontal region, in monoblock. This process is based on the formation of new bone tissue between two segments through controlled traction. Its use is more recommended in children with at least 6 months of life, due to bone malleability.
Conclusions: The technique of osteogenic distraction in a patient with more advanced age has shown to be a safe technique with good functional esthetic results.
Keywords: Craniosynostoses; Plagiocephaly; Craniofacial abnormalities