Deforming tumors and trauma are also quite common. In some cases, removal of a tumor will change the shape of the head and face. This requires bone and soft tissue reconstruction. In other instances, the same process can occur due to a traumatic event or injury. In craniosynostosis, skull growth is inhibited along the line of the fused suture.
Growth occurs parallel to the suture.
The purpose of surgery is to open fused sutures. When the face is involved, the skull base behind the eyes and nose have to be moved forward, as well. The most common incision for operating on synostosis is shown above. Areas of bone removal are also done, in many instances, elsewhere. This extends into the right and left coronal and lambdoid areas, to allow the head rapid reshaping.