Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

[Guest guest]

From what I understand, all helmets have been put on hold until approved

by the FDA (although it seems that some babies have been able to "slip

thru the hoops").

The DOC Band is the only FDA approved device so far. You may

want to double check with Ortho Pro to see if they are still able to make

their helmet.

Cranial Tech. seems to be able to get patients in quite quickly - but

make sure you call to see how long the waiting list is!!!

Kendra

gendron@... wrote:

Hi All.

I am new to this group. My son Blake finally received approval

from

my insurance company for his helmet/band. What a nightmare

that was

just to receive pre-certification from the insurance company!

I am

working with a doctor and rehab at Miami Children's Hospital, who

would not even make the appointment until I had written approval

from

my insurance co.

My prescription is for a helmet, but Miami Children's Hospital works

with Ortho Pro, who sent me information about an Orthotic Cranial

Band. Has anyone heard of Ortho Pro? All I can find

on the web is

about another company called Cranial Technologies and their DOC

band. Is that similar to the Orthotic Cranial Band at Ortho

Pro?

What is the difference?

I have read about Cranial Technologies and that those certified

by

Cranial Technologies are the only ones allowed by the FDA to offer

the DOC band. Is DOC band a brand name, like Kleenex is to

tissue?

Cranial Technologies has an office here in Miami, as does Ortho

Pro.

Should I delay my appointment for Blake's "helmet casting" with

Miami

Children's Hospital (that I worked so hard to get) and seek out

a

relationship with Cranial Technolgies?

Sooo many questions!!

Thanks for your response.

[Guest guest]

from what i understand (lol.. i think i do at least) from the people at cranial tech all helmets are not on hold ,only helmet band makers that have been contacted by the fda.but yes cranial tech is the only 1 with fda approval as of yet.gary hodges told me that it is not illegal for and one to use the helmets or for drs to precribe them only for manufacters to make them with out fda approval and if the fda has not contacted them then they still make them (gary jump in here anytime and correct or help me ..lol..)up until the fda contacts them and asks them to get approval . and if they sent you info recently my guess is the fda has not contacted them,but if you feel unsure about ortho-pro and you are close enough to a cranial tech clinic then i would go see them at least to give yourself an option, they have very good info and lots of support and help there

christi

-----Original Message-----From: & Kendra <kbgarv@...>Plagiocephalyegroups <Plagiocephalyegroups>Date: Saturday, April 29, 2000 1:01 AMSubject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho ProFrom what I understand, all helmets have been put on hold until approved by the FDA (although it seems that some babies have been able to " slip thru the hoops " ). The DOC Band is the only FDA approved device so far. You may want to double check with Ortho Pro to see if they are still able to make their helmet. Cranial Tech. seems to be able to get patients in quite quickly - but make sure you call to see how long the waiting list is!!! Kendra gendron@... wrote: Hi All. I am new to this group. My son Blake finally received approval from my insurance company for his helmet/band. What a nightmare that was just to receive pre-certification from the insurance company! I am working with a doctor and rehab at Miami Children's Hospital, who would not even make the appointment until I had written approval from my insurance co. My prescription is for a helmet, but Miami Children's Hospital works with Ortho Pro, who sent me information about an Orthotic Cranial Band. Has anyone heard of Ortho Pro? All I can find on the web is about another company called Cranial Technologies and their DOC band. Is that similar to the Orthotic Cranial Band at Ortho Pro? What is the difference? I have read about Cranial Technologies and that those certified by Cranial Technologies are the only ones allowed by the FDA to offer the DOC band. Is DOC band a brand name, like Kleenex is to tissue? Cranial Technologies has an office here in Miami, as does Ortho Pro. Should I delay my appointment for Blake's " helmet casting " with Miami Children's Hospital (that I worked so hard to get) and seek out a relationship with Cranial Technolgies? Sooo many questions!! Thanks for your response.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/28/00 9:13:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

gendron@... writes:

<< Is DOC band a brand name, like Kleenex is to tissue?

>>

no, it is not

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/28/00 9:13:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

gendron@... writes:

<< Is DOC band a brand name, like Kleenex is to tissue?

>>

okay, I thought about your ? again...if you meant could all " head bands " be

called DOC (like not all cotton swaps are Q tips,) then no, but if you meant

is it their (Cranial Technologies) brand name, then I guess yes. Sorry for

the rambling, we got a new duck on Wed, and it kept me up last night! Talk

about a fifth kid...Kimry

PS I think my duck has torticollis because it only sleeps with its head to

its right:) Thank goodness it doesn't sleep laying down...could you imagine

me trying to get a band for a duck covered by our insurance?

[Guest guest]

yes, a duck

I am allergic to cats & rabbits, and our 5 year old is terrified of dogs. I

had a pet duck when I was growing up, I guess my Mom made it look easy...now

it is my turn to clean up its cardboard box (too little to sleep outdoors).

Kimry

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/29/00 11:22:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

kbgarv@... writes:

<< That's so cute!!

When do you get the rooster?

kendra >>

the feed store we bought it from tried to talk me into buying TWO ducks (so

it wouldn't cry & be lonely,) but my hubby would have divorced me, I was

lucky to bring home one. ANYWAYS, they then tried to talk me into buying a

baby chick for the same reason!! Believe me, the kids kept saying " can we go

back tomorrow and buy a friend? " OH and they also tried to talk me into

rats, that's another story...Kimry

[Guest guest]

Kimry!!!!!

A DUCK!!!????

Kendra

AAKARA@... wrote:

In a message dated 4/28/00 9:13:34 PM Pacific

Daylight Time,

gendron@... writes:

<< Is DOC band a brand name, like Kleenex is to tissue?

>>

okay, I thought about your ? again...if you meant could all "head

bands" be

called DOC (like not all cotton swaps are Q tips,) then no, but

if you meant

is it their (Cranial Technologies) brand name, then I guess yes.

Sorry for

the rambling, we got a new duck on Wed, and it kept me up last

night! Talk

about a fifth kid...Kimry

PS I think my duck has torticollis because it only sleeps with

its head to

its right:) Thank goodness it doesn't sleep laying down...could

you imagine

me trying to get a band for a duck covered by our insurance?

[Guest guest]

Gawd, Kimry! You kill me. If I were in your position I'd just say, "No pets FOR YOU!"

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----- Original Message -----

From: AAKARA@...

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 11:55 AM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

yes, a duckI am allergic to cats & rabbits, and our 5 year old is terrified of dogs. I had a pet duck when I was growing up, I guess my Mom made it look easy...now it is my turn to clean up its cardboard box (too little to sleep outdoors). Kimry

[Guest guest]

That's so cute!!

When do you get the rooster?

kendra

AAKARA@... wrote:

yes, a duck

I am allergic to cats & rabbits, and our 5 year old is terrified

of dogs. I

had a pet duck when I was growing up, I guess my Mom made it look

easy...now

it is my turn to clean up its cardboard box (too little to sleep

outdoors).

Kimry

[Guest guest]

Wait-a-second...Are boy ducks called roosters???

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----- Original Message -----

From: & Kendra

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 1:17 PM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

That's so cute!! When do you get the rooster? kendra AAKARA@... wrote: yes, a duck I am allergic to cats & rabbits, and our 5 year old is terrified of dogs. I had a pet duck when I was growing up, I guess my Mom made it look easy...now it is my turn to clean up its cardboard box (too little to sleep outdoors). Kimry

[Guest guest]

I was just playing on the "Friends" duck & rooster!

Kendra

" C." wrote:

Wait-a-second...Are

boy ducks called roosters??? C.

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----- Original Message -----

From:

& Kendra

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 1:17

PM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies

and Ortho Pro

That's so cute!!

When do you get the rooster?

kendra

AAKARA@... wrote:

yes, a duck

I am allergic to cats & rabbits, and our 5 year old is terrified

of dogs. I

had a pet duck when I was growing up, I guess my Mom made it look

easy...now

it is my turn to clean up its cardboard box (too little to sleep

outdoors).

Kimry

[Guest guest]

I must have missed that episode

- In Plagiocephalyegroups, & Kendra <kbgarv@t...> wrote:

> I was just playing on the " Friends " duck & rooster!

> Kendra

> >

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/30/00 7:21:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, crain@...

writes:

<< I guess I am out of the loop! Is this something on TV? If you tell me

it's a book....well, I'll be pretty embarrassed!

>>

Friends, is a tv show, on NBC...two of the characters have a pet duck & a pet

rooster living with them in their NY apartment. Kimry

[Guest guest]

I guess I am out of the loop! Is this something on TV? If you tell me it's a book....well, I'll be pretty embarrassed!

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----- Original Message -----

From: & Kendra

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 1:40 AM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

I was just playing on the "Friends" duck & rooster! Kendra " C." wrote:

Wait-a-second...Are boy ducks called roosters??? C. /subscribe/Plagiocephaly

----- Original Message -----

From: & Kendra

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 1:17 PM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro That's so cute!! When do you get the rooster? kendra AAKARA@... wrote: yes, a duck I am allergic to cats & rabbits, and our 5 year old is terrified of dogs. I had a pet duck when I was growing up, I guess my Mom made it look easy...now it is my turn to clean up its cardboard box (too little to sleep outdoors). Kimry

[Guest guest]

Ooooohhh!

I've a "thing" about television. Don't get me wrong, we DO have one, but it's about 12 inches and it stays in an unheated, enclosed porch off the garage. ly, I can't remember the last time I had it on.

Blech! TV! Yucky, yucky!

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----- Original Message -----

From: AAKARA@...

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 10:16 AM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

In a message dated 4/30/00 7:21:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, crain@... writes:<< I guess I am out of the loop! Is this something on TV? If you tell me it's a book....well, I'll be pretty embarrassed!>>Friends, is a tv show, on NBC...two of the characters have a pet duck & a pet rooster living with them in their NY apartment. Kimry

[Guest guest]

Well, I must admit, it sounds strange!

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----- Original Message -----

From: yeeman

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 1:33 PM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

I can understand the tv aversion but I have a thing for the chick and the duck haha

-----Original Message-----From: C. <crain@...>Plagiocephalyegroups <Plagiocephalyegroups>Date: Sunday, April 30, 2000 8:17 AMSubject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

Ooooohhh!

I've a "thing" about television. Don't get me wrong, we DO have one, but it's about 12 inches and it stays in an unheated, enclosed porch off the garage. ly, I can't remember the last time I had it on.

Blech! TV! Yucky, yucky!

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----- Original Message -----

From: AAKARA@...

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 10:16 AM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

In a message dated 4/30/00 7:21:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, crain@... writes:<< I guess I am out of the loop! Is this something on TV? If you tell me it's a book....well, I'll be pretty embarrassed!>>Friends, is a tv show, on NBC...two of the characters have a pet duck & a pet rooster living with them in their NY apartment. Kimry

[Guest guest]

Thank you Kimry!

I can't believe nobody watches that show!

Kendra

AAKARA@... wrote:

In a message dated 4/30/00 7:21:03 AM Pacific

Daylight Time, crain@...

writes:

<< I guess I am out of the loop! Is this something on

TV? If you tell me

it's a book....well, I'll be pretty embarrassed!

>>

Friends, is a tv show, on NBC...two of the characters have a pet

duck & a pet

rooster living with them in their NY apartment. Kimry

[Guest guest]

I think they're called drakes

-----Original Message-----From: C. <crain@...>Plagiocephalyegroups <Plagiocephalyegroups>Date: Saturday, April 29, 2000 6:46 PMSubject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

Wait-a-second...Are boy ducks called roosters???

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----- Original Message -----

From: & Kendra

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 1:17 PM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

That's so cute!! When do you get the rooster? kendra AAKARA@... wrote: yes, a duck I am allergic to cats & rabbits, and our 5 year old is terrified of dogs. I had a pet duck when I was growing up, I guess my Mom made it look easy...now it is my turn to clean up its cardboard box (too little to sleep outdoors). Kimry

[Guest guest]

oh ya????!!!!!

well..........

just never mind, !!!!!!!

:0b yourself!

kg

" C." wrote:

Well

:^P to you, Kendra! C.

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----- Original Message -----

From:

& Kendra

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 11:42

AM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies

and Ortho Pro

Thank you Kimry!

I can't believe nobody watches that show!

Kendra

AAKARA@... wrote:

In a message dated 4/30/00 7:21:03 AM Pacific

Daylight Time, crain@...

writes:

<< I guess I am out of the loop! Is this something on

TV? If you tell me

it's a book....well, I'll be pretty embarrassed!

>>

Friends, is a tv show, on NBC...two of the characters have a pet

duck & a pet

rooster living with them in their NY apartment. Kimry

[Guest guest]

Well :^P to you, Kendra!

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----- Original Message -----

From: & Kendra

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 11:42 AM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

Thank you Kimry! I can't believe nobody watches that show! Kendra AAKARA@... wrote: In a message dated 4/30/00 7:21:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, crain@... writes: << I guess I am out of the loop! Is this something on TV? If you tell me it's a book....well, I'll be pretty embarrassed! >> Friends, is a tv show, on NBC...two of the characters have a pet duck & a pet rooster living with them in their NY apartment. Kimry

[Guest guest]

I can understand the tv aversion but I have a thing for the chick and the duck haha

-----Original Message-----From: C. <crain@...>Plagiocephalyegroups <Plagiocephalyegroups>Date: Sunday, April 30, 2000 8:17 AMSubject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

Ooooohhh!

I've a " thing " about television. Don't get me wrong, we DO have one, but it's about 12 inches and it stays in an unheated, enclosed porch off the garage. ly, I can't remember the last time I had it on.

Blech! TV! Yucky, yucky!

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----- Original Message -----

From: AAKARA@...

Plagiocephalyegroups

Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 10:16 AM

Subject: Re: Cranial Technologies and Ortho Pro

In a message dated 4/30/00 7:21:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, crain@... writes:<< I guess I am out of the loop! Is this something on TV? If you tell me it's a book....well, I'll be pretty embarrassed!>>Friends, is a tv show, on NBC...two of the characters have a pet duck & a pet rooster living with them in their NY apartment. Kimry

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/30/00 11:48:09 AM Central Daylight Time,

kbgarv@... writes:

<<

Thank you Kimry!

I can't believe nobody watches that show!

Kendra >>

I do ..I do.....Yes I have seen the duck and rooster in s apartment.

Belinda

[Guest guest]

yay!

another "Friend"!

kg

bgles2@... wrote:

In a message dated 4/30/00 11:48:09 AM Central

Daylight Time,

kbgarv@... writes:

<<

Thank you Kimry!

I can't believe nobody watches that show!

Kendra >>

I do ..I do.....Yes I have seen the duck and rooster in s apartment.

Belinda