Craniofacial Conditions

The London Neurosurgery Partnership (LNP) provides specialist diagnosis and treatment for craniofacial and skull conditions affecting both adults and children.

Expert Diagnosis for Craniofacial Disorders

Our consultants manage disorders such as craniosynostosis, where one or more skull joints fuse too early, and other congenital or developmental abnormalities that affect the shape, growth, or structure of the head and face.

Craniosynostosis

Fibrous joints in the baby’s skull close too early before the brain is fully formed.

Coronal craniosynostosis

The coronal suture in the baby’s skull close too early before the brain is fully formed.

Encephalocele

Encephaloceleis a sac-like protrusion of the brain through an opening in the skull.

Flat head syndrome

A flattening of the head but not due to early fusion of sutures of the skull.

Lambdoid craniosynostosis

The lambdoid suture in the baby’s skull close too early before the brain is fully formed.

Metopic craniosynostosis

The metopic suture in the baby’s skull close too early before the brain is fully formed.

Plagiocephaly

Flattening of the head but not due to early fusion of sutures of the skull.

Positional plagiocephaly

A flattening of the head but not due to early fusion of sutures of the skull.

Sagittal craniosynostosis

This is also known as sagittal craniosynostosis, early fusion of the sagittal suture.

Trigonocephaly

Also known as metopic craniosynostosis, early fusion of the metopic suture.

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The London Neurosurgery Partnership brings together over 8 leading consultants, each recognised internationally for their expertise in brain, spine, and neurological care.

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