Guest guest Posted October 3, 2004 Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 I am the resident CT cheerleader, I think, after what they did for my wonky boy, but I'll try to be objective. I really really doubt you will need a second band to correct a problem caused by the first one. I have never heard of that happening with CT, although I have heard a couple of horror stories about inexperienced orthos at other facilities. It seems to me the head is supposed to be flatter on the sides where the velcro part is. Could it be that the back is getting rounder and making the temple look flatter? You are the mommy and should trust your instincts. I hope CT can sort things out. Keep us updated! , 22 mos, DOC Grad 9/7 > > My son will be in his DOC band 3 weeks on Tuesday and the other day > I noticed that where the velcro attaches, it seems to be getting > flat. His head is rounding out nicely right below and in the back > but on the back part of the helmet where the velcro attaches it > looks flat. CT told me that it may be fluid build up but I would > think there would be plenty of space to grow especially in that area > since it is on the flat side of his head. I don't want to trade in > one flat spot for another. We are going back on Tuesday for an > adjustment but I am wondering if anyone else had this problem. I > just don't want CT to tell me he needs another helmet after this to > correct the new problem! Any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 , Couple questions for you ... Has CT seen the area in question or have you just spoken about it over the phone? Which CT office are you at? Where is your son's flat spot? back right or back left? is the velcro on the flat side (ie. left for flat back left)? These are all just for my clarification. It could most likely be one of 2 things. I'll explain in terms of my dd, na. She had flat back left protruding front ight temple. Her velcro was on the left. As the back of her head rounded it appeared the area by the velcro was inded getting flatter. It was an optical ollusion (sp?). What was happening was her head was getting rounder in the back which was making that area appear even flatter in comparison. It wasn't until I asked the therapist about it and compared her current head shape to the mold that I could see it. Her only remaining flat area now (7 months post graduation) is behind the left ear - but at this point it is cosmetic becasue her cranial base has been corrected. Now the other " issue " around the velcro is fluid build-up. A little bulge appears in the opening which again makes the area right behind the opening appear very flat. na had this too. It dissipated fully within 1-2 months of graduation or possibly sooner, I didn't record the date when I didn't notice it anymore. Does this help? Please bring it up at your next appointment. Ask to see the head mold if it's available. Let us know how it goes. mom to na DOC Grad 2/04 SC > > My son will be in his DOC band 3 weeks on Tuesday and the other day > I noticed that where the velcro attaches, it seems to be getting > flat. His head is rounding out nicely right below and in the back > but on the back part of the helmet where the velcro attaches it > looks flat. CT told me that it may be fluid build up but I would > think there would be plenty of space to grow especially in that area > since it is on the flat side of his head. I don't want to trade in > one flat spot for another. We are going back on Tuesday for an > adjustment but I am wondering if anyone else had this problem. I > just don't want CT to tell me he needs another helmet after this to > correct the new problem! Any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 I spoke on the phone with CT the other day but I have an appointment tomorrow (10/5) so I will have them look at him. I will keep you guys posted. Thanks! Molineux > > > > My son will be in his DOC band 3 weeks on Tuesday and the other day > > I noticed that where the velcro attaches, it seems to be getting > > flat. His head is rounding out nicely right below and in the back > > but on the back part of the helmet where the velcro attaches it > > looks flat. CT told me that it may be fluid build up but I would > > think there would be plenty of space to grow especially in that > area > > since it is on the flat side of his head. I don't want to trade in > > one flat spot for another. We are going back on Tuesday for an > > adjustment but I am wondering if anyone else had this problem. I > > just don't want CT to tell me he needs another helmet after this to > > correct the new problem! Any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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