**1.1 Scaphocephaly**

This type of synostosis occurs due to a premature fusion of the sagittal suture and is more commonly found in premature infants. It can be detected due to the elongation of the head in the anterior-posterior direction along with the shortening of the head in the bilateral direction. Another observable indicator of the presence of scaphocephaly is the possibility of frontal bossing along with a noticeable ridge along the sagittal suture. "Boys are more frequently affected than girls, with a ratio of 3.5:1" [1].
