Re: How important is it to have an experienced orthotist?

[Guest guest]

,

It is the MOST important thing about banding! You can have all the

technology in the world, but if you have no idea what the hell

you're treating the treatment won't be successful. I know everyone

has to start somewhere as far as learning. I would perfer they

experience on a dummy or a lizard instead of one of my children.

I wish you luck! Please keep us posted on how the appt goes.

Dustie

> I have an appointment with Hanger Orhtotics next Friday. I don't

> think the orthotist I am seeing has much experience with cranial

> banding. I could tell by our conversation on the phone that he

did

> not have much experience although he was super nice.

>

> The technology they use at Hanger is very advanced. They do the

> Hanger band and Starband. They have a scanning system that takes

2

> mins to use. So that part I am comfortable with.

>

> Is it really important to have an orthotist that has done many

bands

> so should I find a different orthotist?

>

> Thanks,

> in Minnesota

[Guest guest]

,

Experience is a very important consideration. We have links to

lists of questions to ask the ortho that you may want to print out

and take with you to the appt. on Friday. They are in the

LINKS/HELMETS AND BANDS/INTERVIEWING THE ORTHO folder if you haven't

already checked it out.

Hanger has their own scanning system called Insignia, is that the

technology you are referring to?

Hanger may also have required training of its orthos specifically in

their Hanger Cranial Band. Orthomerica, maker of the Starband, also

offers non-required training to any orthos that are offereing their

Starband. It may be worthwhile to see if this ortho has had

specific training (in addition to any experience) in the Hanger

Cranial Band or the Starband.

I think Amy in MN said that the ortho at the Hanger location listed

in Hibbing (see HELMET/BAND DATABASE in DATABASE section of the

group, MN listings) appeared experienced (his name was Mark.) Is

this who you went to see?

Please let us know how your appt goes on Friday, and what your

impressions are.

Take care,

Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)

> I have an appointment with Hanger Orhtotics next Friday. I don't

> think the orthotist I am seeing has much experience with cranial

> banding. I could tell by our conversation on the phone that he

did

> not have much experience although he was super nice.

>

> The technology they use at Hanger is very advanced. They do the

> Hanger band and Starband. They have a scanning system that takes

2

> mins to use. So that part I am comfortable with.

>

> Is it really important to have an orthotist that has done many

bands

> so should I find a different orthotist?

>

> Thanks,

> in Minnesota

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I just wanted to second everything you've already been told about the

importance of an experienced ortho. These bands and helmets in the

hands of an inexperienced ortho can and DO cause more harm. We have

had more then a few members who used as inexeprienced and the

results were terrible! PLEASE make sure the ortho you're going to use

has PLENTY of experience treating plagio babies!!!!

> I have an appointment with Hanger Orhtotics next Friday. I don't

> think the orthotist I am seeing has much experience with cranial

> banding. I could tell by our conversation on the phone that he did

> not have much experience although he was super nice.

>

> The technology they use at Hanger is very advanced. They do the

> Hanger band and Starband. They have a scanning system that takes 2

> mins to use. So that part I am comfortable with.

>

> Is it really important to have an orthotist that has done many

bands

> so should I find a different orthotist?

>

> Thanks,

> in Minnesota