Diagnosis and management of ankyloglossia in infants and children.

A clinical review in JAAPA examines how ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) is identified and treated in pediatric patients. The condition can affect feeding, speech, and oral motor function, making it relevant to PTs and other clinicians involved in early childhood developmental care. Management options discussed range from conservative interventions, such as feeding therapy, to surgical procedures like frenotomy.

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