Improving Access to Craniofacial Care

Born from science and expertise out of a passion for equity.

Head shape differences are a common concern for parents. More than 1 in 500 children will have a head shape difference, and 1 in 2000 infants will have craniosynostosis.

What is Craniosynostosis?

Craniosynostosis is a disorder present at birth in which one or more of the joints between the bones of your baby's skull (cranial sutures) close prematurely (fuse), before your baby's brain is fully formed. This can place your baby at risk for restricted brain growth, impaired vision, developmental delay, and an abnormal head shape.

What is CranioSure?

CranioSure seeks to improve access to craniofacial care by providing objective, diagnostic guidance on head shape differences and management confidence to primary care providers and worried parents. 

Head shape differences

CranioSure’s mobile app can detect the premature fusion of infant skull bones, and will become available to pediatricians, parents and others. The app is being developed by a UW–Madison team led by Assistant Professor of Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Dr. Daniel Cho, MD, PhD.