Re: Doc gave the ok, now what? U of M Danmar Helmet

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I see Debbie has already responded with the link to Danmar (which is

the type of helmet U of M uses)! I hope those members who have alreay

used a Danmar helemt will see your post and chime in! I'll paste the

info from our Helmet/Band Database about the U of M helmet here. So

far there are 4 members who have used this helmet and are willing to

be contacted offlist if you have any questions about their experience.

Their emails appear following the U of M helmet info:

Michigan

Danmar Cranial Helmet*

U of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Division,

2850 S. Industrial Hwy. Suite 400;

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(734) 973-2400

www.danmarproducts.com

http://www2.med.umich.edu/pcdv2/index.cfm?fuseaction=clinics.info & service_id=654\

& clin_dept=Physical%20Medicine%20and%20Rehabilitation & searh_clinicname=orthotics

fslcarlson@...

sponagai@...

cmmeehan@...

TGrabowski@...

I don't have experience personally with getting a helmet (we used

repo), but there is a useful link in our LINKS section, HELMETS AND

BANDS folder that can help you prepare a list of questions to ask. I

paste the link here as well:

Questions To Ask The Orthotist/Clinician

Once an official diagnosis is made and a course of treatment is

planned, many children are referred to an Orthotist or Treatment

Facility in order to obtain cranial orthosis. Here is a list of

questions to ask the Orthotist/Clinician.

http://www.cappskids.org/QuestionsForTheDoctorAndOrthotist.htm

When will you be going to your appointment?

Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)

> My doctor said that he will give a referell to University of

> Michigan. What are the steps you go through to get a band? What

> are the downsides to having a band? Do the kids lose their hair, or

> get sore spots? Does it cover their ears/can they still hear well?

> Any advice is helpful. Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I got your email, but if you want to see a picture of the helmet my

son is in the photo's ANDREW C. that was his first day wearing it, so

you see he didn't mind it.

> > My doctor said that he will give a referell to University of

> > Michigan. What are the steps you go through to get a band? What

> > are the downsides to having a band? Do the kids lose their hair,

or

> > get sore spots? Does it cover their ears/can they still hear

well?

> > Any advice is helpful. Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I also put a picture of the U of M helmet (the Danmar Helmet) in the

FILES section, HELMET AND BAND BRAND PHOTOS folder. I think it's

listed as the Danmar Helmet.

's Mom: Thank you for helping out this new member! How is

doing, by the way?

Take care,

Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)

> > > My doctor said that he will give a referell to University of

> > > Michigan. What are the steps you go through to get a band? What

> > > are the downsides to having a band? Do the kids lose their hair,

> or

> > > get sore spots? Does it cover their ears/can they still hear

> well?

> > > Any advice is helpful. Thanks.

[Guest guest]

is so cute!!!

B.

Mom to B.

STARBand drop out 8/03

DOCBand #1 9/4/03

DOCBand #2 12/18/03

Miami is so cute!