As cranium is a bone, it’s also susceptible to diseases and disorders like other bones of the body. Even injuries and traumas can cause damage to the cranium and the underlying brain tissues. Some common ailments of the cranium are namely Fractures, Craniosynostosis, Paget’s Disease and Osteomas. An overview of these diseases is as follows:

Fractures: Fractures are cracks or breakages in the cranial bones due to injuries or impacts. Cranial fractures can be mild in nature and won’t cause pain and may heal over time without any invasive surgery. But if the impact is severe, it may cause a severe fracture which would call for surgery to get treated.

Craniosynostosis: This can be called a birth defect, as some infants suffering from it have premature closing or joining of skull joints. This can result in an unusually shaped skull and may give rise to deformed facial features. Infants suffering from this condition require surgical treatment to avoid chances of complications in the future.