Matthew Hodgson

Matthew Hodgson was born with craniosynostosis, a birth defect that leads the fibrous joints between the bones of the skull to close up prematurely. On July 24, 2008, Hodgson went through surgical procedures that reshaped his skull to allow normal growth.¹

Fast Facts:

1. Hodgson is from Springfield, MO
2. Born with craniosynostosis
3. July 24, 2008: Surgeons remodeled and reshaped the skull to allow normal bone growth¹

Craniosynostosis

1. Craniosynostosis: A "birth defect of the brain that is characterized by the premature closure of one or more fibrous joints between the bones of the skull before brain growth is complete"¹
2. Craniosynostosis can lead to developmental delays, mental retardation, seizures and blindness¹

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