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Craniosynostosis Surgery

Blake Farrell was diagnosed with craniosynostosis when he was just a few months old. The condition means the bones in his skull joined together too early, which can limit the growth of a baby's brain. Just before his first birthday, Blake underwent surgery to address the issue at Riley Hospital for Children. His mom, Mia, said she was very anxious to hand over her baby to the care team for the procedure. But, she felt comforted by the way the surgeons approached their case. His recovery had roug

It’s craniosynostosis awareness month!! Josephine was born with syndromatic bicoronal craniosynostosis caused by Antley Bixler Syndrome She’s had three brain surgeries to reconstruct her skull to make room for her brain and her eyes. She has probably one more before we will be done with head surgeries. We have had AMAZING providers at our children’s hospital and without them, Josie wouldn’t be here with us. Hug a cranio kid today! | Anna Owen

Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis