NORWOOD PLATES

Norwood plates may refer to two different things: Norwood classification and Norwood procedure.

1. Norwood Classification: The Norwood classification is a system used to classify the extent of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness. It was developed by Dr. O’Tar Norwood and has become the standard classification system in the field of hair restoration surgery. The classification ranges from Type I, indicating minimal hair loss, to Type VII, indicating the most extensive hair loss.
2. Norwood Procedure: The Norwood procedure is a surgical technique used in the treatment of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a congenital heart defect. It is a series of surgeries performed in the first few years of life to reroute blood flow, essentially reconstructing the heart’s anatomy to improve circulation. The first stage involves creating a new pathway for oxygen-rich blood to reach the body. Subsequent stages are performed to further enhance circulation.

Could you please specify which one you are referring to, or if it’s something else entirely?