Cranial remodeling to treat craniosynostosis by gradual distraction using a new device.

Object: The authors describe their experience in remodeling the shape of the cranium in children with craniosynostosis by using gradual distraction. In half of the cases, a new distraction device developed by the authors was used.

Methods: Twenty children with craniosynostosis underwent frontoorbital advancement and cranial remodeling assisted by gradual distraction.