Jenny's Story: My Life with Crouzon Syndrome

What is Crouzon Syndrome?

What is Craniosynostosis?

What is Hydrocephalus?

Growing Up with Crouzon Syndrome

Being an Adult with Crouzon Syndrome

Being a Mother with Crouzon Syndrome

And Baby Makes Three!

Dealing with Unexpected Crouzon Syndrome

The Team of Doctors

My Children's Operations

Photo Gallery

Helping Your Child to Cope with Teasing

Links Page

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 God Sent to Me an Angel

Praise be to God

Jenny's Inspirational Sayings

Jenny's Inspirational Sayings II

The Secret of Success

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The Team of Doctors

Children who have Crouzon Syndrome are referred to a hospital or clinic that deals with craniofacial conditions. Surgery for Crouzon Syndrome is a specialised field and needs to be done by qualified and experienced doctors. You may initially see the plastic surgeon or you may go to a clinic where all specialists are present. Seeing the plastic surgeon on his own is less daunting by not be possible. Looking after the needs of children with Crouzon Syndrome is a team approach. The team generally consists of the:

bulletPlastic surgeon
bulletNeurosurgeon
bulletSpeech therapist
bulletGeneticist
bulletOpthamologist
bulletDental surgeon
bulletCounsellor/social worker

 

Other specialists my children see are:

bulletOccupational therapist
bulletDevelopmental pediatrician
bulletGeneral pediatrician
bulletOrthopedic surgeon
bulletPhysiotherapist
bulletAudiology
bulletRespiratory clinic