Crouzon syndrome
Disease Information
Treatment & Care
How is Crouzon syndrome treated?
Your child should be evaluated by members of an experienced, interdisciplinary team.
- No single specialist can manage Crouzon syndrome and its associated problems, as treatment usually involves many areas of specialty.
Depending on the severity of the disorder, your child may require some or all of the following surgeries:
- surgery to re-shape the skull
- jaw surgery
- surgery to correct eye problems
- orthodontics, to straighten the teeth
What's the outlook for my child?
After the appropriate surgical treatments, your child should go on to lead a happy, healthy life.
