Syndromic Craniosynostosis review and treatment pearls (with Dr. Michael Markiewicz)

It can be hard to formulate long-term treatment plans when your patients are young. Syndromic craniosynostosis is diagnosable at birth, meaning that the treatment plans need to start from the get-go. In the previous episode, we spoke to Dr. Michael Markiewicz (MD DDS FACS) about craniosynostosis: how to diagnose it, what causes it, the different forms of the deformity, and why doctors shouldn't delay diagnosis. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Mankiewicz and talk further about the syndromic aspect of craniosynostosis, looking specifically at syndromic versus non-syndromic. Dr. Markiewicz compares Apert syndrome and Crouzon syndrome, their characteristics and features, and the differing opinions on treatment plans. Dr. Markiewicz discusses the purpose of distraction osteogenesis when treating craniosynostosis, the amazing combination of virtual surgery planning and resorbable plates/screws, and why he is an advocate for cranial implants. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• The syndromes that can accompany craniosynostosis.
• How geneticists help diagnose syndromic craniosynostosis.
• Who makes up the Craniofacial team.
• The most common syndromes Dr. Markiewicz treats.
• The main characteristics and features of Apert syndrome and Crouzon syndrome.
• The differing opinions on treatment for Craniofacial dysostosis.
• The timeline for sequencing different stages of treatment.
• The role of the neurosurgeon, pediatric ophthalmologist, orthodontist, and OMFS.
• The role of virtual planning.
• The materials (typically titanium) used during craniosynostosis surgery.
• The purpose of distraction osteogenesis when treating craniosynostosis. 
• New medical advancements Dr. Markiewicz is seeing.
• Why Dr. Markiewicz is an advocate for cranial implants.
• The consolidation phase versus the distraction period.
• The social management of big surgeries with a small child. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Michael Markiewicz — https://www.michaelmarkiewiczddsmd.com/

Dr. Michael Markiewicz on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-markiewicz-dds-md-mph-facs-04b02821/

Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Twitter — https://twitter.com/mrmarkiewiczmd

Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Faceboook — https://www.facebook.com/drmichaelmarkiewiczmddds

Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelmarkiewiczmddds

Dr. Michael Markiewicz Email — mrm25@buffalo.edu

Craniosynostosis Surgery — https://www.chop.edu/treatments/surgical-treatment-craniosynostosis

AO Foundation Surgery Reference — https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

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