Re: Helmet fitting tomorrow

[Guest guest]

RC

1) The realistic time frame for the helmet depends upon several

conditions, the age of the baby, the severity of the plagio and the

type of orthosis used.

Hannah had some pretty severe plagio so she required more than one

band. She lives on Cape Cod but went to Cranial Tech in Clinton, CT

for treatment given 's age and severity.

2) Regression occurs in less than 5% of all banded babies.

3) I've had a fight with insurance both times. You can get some

great information in the files section of this site.

I hate to be an alarmist, but we've had members whose babies heads

were made worse by NOPCO. Given your son's very young age make sure

you constantly see an ortho who has significant experience with the

bands and scans him regularly throughout treatment to monitor his

progress.

Good luck today. Let us know how he does.

Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (13 mo) DOC Grads

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Rick " <richard.clemon@n...>

wrote:

>

> I know there is a lot of information here, god knows over time I

plan

> to read as much as I can... My son was born 11/8 and was seen

today

> for plagio by a plastic surgen (Dr. , Childrens, Boston).

We

> are heading into Boston tomorrow AM to have him fitted for a

helmet,

> the Doc said that he figures 6-8 weeks, done. Reading " Hannas

Noggin "

> I am concerned on a couple of things.

>

> 1) Realistic time frame for wearing of the helmet

> 2) Regression

> 3) We have BC/BS MA - getting the helmet covered as it seems there

may

> be a fight a head of us here.

>

> Can anyone offer some tips on any of the above? (I'm sure there

will

> be a lot of advise here)

>

> Thank you in advance,

> RC

> Wrentham, MA

>

[Guest guest]

RC

1) The realistic time frame for the helmet depends upon several

conditions, the age of the baby, the severity of the plagio and the

type of orthosis used.

Hannah had some pretty severe plagio so she required more than one

band. She lives on Cape Cod but went to Cranial Tech in Clinton, CT

for treatment given 's age and severity.

2) Regression occurs in less than 5% of all banded babies.

3) I've had a fight with insurance both times. You can get some

great information in the files section of this site.

I hate to be an alarmist, but we've had members whose babies heads

were made worse by NOPCO. Given your son's very young age make sure

you constantly see an ortho who has significant experience with the

bands and scans him regularly throughout treatment to monitor his

progress.

Good luck today. Let us know how he does.

Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (13 mo) DOC Grads

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Rick " <richard.clemon@n...>

wrote:

>

> I know there is a lot of information here, god knows over time I

plan

> to read as much as I can... My son was born 11/8 and was seen

today

> for plagio by a plastic surgen (Dr. , Childrens, Boston).

We

> are heading into Boston tomorrow AM to have him fitted for a

helmet,

> the Doc said that he figures 6-8 weeks, done. Reading " Hannas

Noggin "

> I am concerned on a couple of things.

>

> 1) Realistic time frame for wearing of the helmet

> 2) Regression

> 3) We have BC/BS MA - getting the helmet covered as it seems there

may

> be a fight a head of us here.

>

> Can anyone offer some tips on any of the above? (I'm sure there

will

> be a lot of advise here)

>

> Thank you in advance,

> RC

> Wrentham, MA

>

[Guest guest]

She lives on Cape Cod but went to Cranial Tech in Clinton, CT

> for treatment given 's age and severity.

>

Can you tell I was up four times last night with a fussy baby?! I

meant Hannah's age and severity! I think 's head is fine!

[Guest guest]

She lives on Cape Cod but went to Cranial Tech in Clinton, CT

> for treatment given 's age and severity.

>

Can you tell I was up four times last night with a fussy baby?! I

meant Hannah's age and severity! I think 's head is fine!

[Guest guest]

I want to echo EVERYTHING mentioned.

3 months old is a wonderful age to be banded. Depending on severity

treatment may last 8-16 weeks. My first daughter was banded at 4 1/2

months and wore 2 DOC bands over the course of 4 months. (It's rare

for a child to wear more than one band, ~13% for 2 and ~3?? for 3).

I was thinkign regression was in less than 1-2% of babies. It's

somewhere down in the low numbers. It also depends on age and

activity level at graduation (also unresolved tort can be an issue).

Younger graduated still have softer heads but are usually sitting up

and such.

Does you son have any tightness in his neck? Does he have full range

of motion? I would make sure a pediatric PT (with tort experience)

evaluates him. Probably 80% of plagio kids have some neck

involvement. Both my girls had/have tort.

We had to fight insurance the first time. This time we haven't -

yippee. But as Rcahel said we have a ton of info to help that fight

in the files section.

I would also echo her warning about NOPCO. There was a post from

many months ago. It was brought to our attention by someone being

treated there that they take the STARband (a good band) and modify it

so much that instead of being active it is passive. Passive bands

take longer to correct the headshape. Now in a 3 month old either

method would most likely work. Our concern is that the FDA approval

for the STARband is for use as an active device and they seem to

alter it quite a bit. I'm being very outspoken because in 2+ years I

have been active in the group I have heard at least 3 cases where a

child's head was made worse by this one location. Now maybe they

treat a lot of kids each year (I have no idea), but 3 is 3 too many!

In NOPCO's defense we have had a few members whose children were

treated there with good success.

Your son is very young. If you can, I would attempt to find another

treatment facility. I would be happy to help you with insurance

approval.

na, 2 1/2 yrs, DOC Grad, Feb 04, Tort Resolved

Kiersten, 8 months, DOC band 1/10/06, Tort

www.thefilyaws.com

> >

> > I know there is a lot of information here, god knows over time I

> plan

> > to read as much as I can... My son was born 11/8 and was seen

> today

> > for plagio by a plastic surgen (Dr. , Childrens, Boston).

> We

> > are heading into Boston tomorrow AM to have him fitted for a

> helmet,

> > the Doc said that he figures 6-8 weeks, done. Reading " Hannas

> Noggin "

> > I am concerned on a couple of things.

> >

> > 1) Realistic time frame for wearing of the helmet

> > 2) Regression

> > 3) We have BC/BS MA - getting the helmet covered as it seems

there

> may

> > be a fight a head of us here.

> >

> > Can anyone offer some tips on any of the above? (I'm sure there

> will

> > be a lot of advise here)

> >

> > Thank you in advance,

> > RC

> > Wrentham, MA

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I want to echo EVERYTHING mentioned.

3 months old is a wonderful age to be banded. Depending on severity

treatment may last 8-16 weeks. My first daughter was banded at 4 1/2

months and wore 2 DOC bands over the course of 4 months. (It's rare

for a child to wear more than one band, ~13% for 2 and ~3?? for 3).

I was thinkign regression was in less than 1-2% of babies. It's

somewhere down in the low numbers. It also depends on age and

activity level at graduation (also unresolved tort can be an issue).

Younger graduated still have softer heads but are usually sitting up

and such.

Does you son have any tightness in his neck? Does he have full range

of motion? I would make sure a pediatric PT (with tort experience)

evaluates him. Probably 80% of plagio kids have some neck

involvement. Both my girls had/have tort.

We had to fight insurance the first time. This time we haven't -

yippee. But as Rcahel said we have a ton of info to help that fight

in the files section.

I would also echo her warning about NOPCO. There was a post from

many months ago. It was brought to our attention by someone being

treated there that they take the STARband (a good band) and modify it

so much that instead of being active it is passive. Passive bands

take longer to correct the headshape. Now in a 3 month old either

method would most likely work. Our concern is that the FDA approval

for the STARband is for use as an active device and they seem to

alter it quite a bit. I'm being very outspoken because in 2+ years I

have been active in the group I have heard at least 3 cases where a

child's head was made worse by this one location. Now maybe they

treat a lot of kids each year (I have no idea), but 3 is 3 too many!

In NOPCO's defense we have had a few members whose children were

treated there with good success.

Your son is very young. If you can, I would attempt to find another

treatment facility. I would be happy to help you with insurance

approval.

na, 2 1/2 yrs, DOC Grad, Feb 04, Tort Resolved

Kiersten, 8 months, DOC band 1/10/06, Tort

www.thefilyaws.com

> >

> > I know there is a lot of information here, god knows over time I

> plan

> > to read as much as I can... My son was born 11/8 and was seen

> today

> > for plagio by a plastic surgen (Dr. , Childrens, Boston).

> We

> > are heading into Boston tomorrow AM to have him fitted for a

> helmet,

> > the Doc said that he figures 6-8 weeks, done. Reading " Hannas

> Noggin "

> > I am concerned on a couple of things.

> >

> > 1) Realistic time frame for wearing of the helmet

> > 2) Regression

> > 3) We have BC/BS MA - getting the helmet covered as it seems

there

> may

> > be a fight a head of us here.

> >

> > Can anyone offer some tips on any of the above? (I'm sure there

> will

> > be a lot of advise here)

> >

> > Thank you in advance,

> > RC

> > Wrentham, MA

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Rick,

I was orginally told that my son would be in his DOC band for 8-12

weeks, but was actually in it for 17 weeks. He was almost 5 months

old when he was casted. Most insurance companies would pay for

banding until you have tried repositioning for at least 3 months,

unless the child is over 6 months old. My understanding is that the

younger you start treatment, the quicker you finish (due to growth

spurts), but there is a greater chance of regression. (I think all

of us worry about regression.)

Good luck,

Amy Posner

Mom to Ben, DOC grad 11/16

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Rick " <richard.clemon@n...>

wrote:

>

> I know there is a lot of information here, god knows over time I

plan

> to read as much as I can... My son was born 11/8 and was seen

today

> for plagio by a plastic surgen (Dr. , Childrens, Boston).

We

> are heading into Boston tomorrow AM to have him fitted for a

helmet,

> the Doc said that he figures 6-8 weeks, done. Reading " Hannas

Noggin "

> I am concerned on a couple of things.

>

> 1) Realistic time frame for wearing of the helmet

> 2) Regression

> 3) We have BC/BS MA - getting the helmet covered as it seems there

may

> be a fight a head of us here.

>

> Can anyone offer some tips on any of the above? (I'm sure there

will

> be a lot of advise here)

>

> Thank you in advance,

> RC

> Wrentham, MA

>

[Guest guest]

Rick,

I was orginally told that my son would be in his DOC band for 8-12

weeks, but was actually in it for 17 weeks. He was almost 5 months

old when he was casted. Most insurance companies would pay for

banding until you have tried repositioning for at least 3 months,

unless the child is over 6 months old. My understanding is that the

younger you start treatment, the quicker you finish (due to growth

spurts), but there is a greater chance of regression. (I think all

of us worry about regression.)

Good luck,

Amy Posner

Mom to Ben, DOC grad 11/16

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Rick " <richard.clemon@n...>

wrote:

>

> I know there is a lot of information here, god knows over time I

plan

> to read as much as I can... My son was born 11/8 and was seen

today

> for plagio by a plastic surgen (Dr. , Childrens, Boston).

We

> are heading into Boston tomorrow AM to have him fitted for a

helmet,

> the Doc said that he figures 6-8 weeks, done. Reading " Hannas

Noggin "

> I am concerned on a couple of things.

>

> 1) Realistic time frame for wearing of the helmet

> 2) Regression

> 3) We have BC/BS MA - getting the helmet covered as it seems there

may

> be a fight a head of us here.

>

> Can anyone offer some tips on any of the above? (I'm sure there

will

> be a lot of advise here)

>

> Thank you in advance,

> RC

> Wrentham, MA

>

[Guest guest]

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Amy Posner " <amy.l.posner@j...>

wrote:

>Most insurance companies would pay for

> banding until you have tried repositioning for at least 3 months,

> unless the child is over 6 months old.

We didn't have any stipulations for that.

[Guest guest]

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Amy Posner " <amy.l.posner@j...>

wrote:

>Most insurance companies would pay for

> banding until you have tried repositioning for at least 3 months,

> unless the child is over 6 months old.

We didn't have any stipulations for that.

[Guest guest]

I deleted all of my BCBS links after Ben graduated, but this is

almost identical to what I have seen before:

" Not Medically Necessary:

The use of the adjustable band is considered not medically necessary

for all non-synostotic plagiocephaly related indications.

Reconstructive:

The use of the adjustable band as a treatment for moderate to severe

nonsynostotic plagiocephaly may be considered reconstructive when

ALL of the following criteria are met:

Patient is at least 3 months of age but not greater than 18 months

of age; and

Marked asymmetry has not been substantially improved following

conservative therapy of at least 2 months duration with cranial

repositioning therapy and/or physical therapy. Note: Due to the

mobility of children > 6 months of age, repositioning therapy is not

effective and a trial of repositioning is not indicated; and

Asymmetry of the cranial base as documented by any of the following:

Skull Base Asymmetry: At least 6 mm right/left discrepancy measured

subnasally to the tragus (the cartilaginous projection of the

auricle at the front of the ear); or

Cranial Vault Asymmetry: At least a 8 mm right/left discrepancy,

measured from the frontozygomaticus point (identified by palpation

of the suture line above the upper outer corner of the orbit) to the

euryon, defined as the most lateral point on the head located in the

parietal region; or

Asymmetry of the orbitotragial distances, as documented by at least

a 4 mm right/left asymmetry.

The custom molded orthotic is designed to fit a child's head from 2-

4 months. A second helmet or band may be required if the asymmetry

has not resolved or significantly improved after 2-4 months. "

This is the link to BCBS of GA (I think CA's was identical):

https://provider.bcbsga.com/provider/medpolicy/policies/OR-

PR/cranial_orthosis.html

Amy Posner

Mom to Ben, DOC grad 11/16

> >Most insurance companies would pay for

> > banding until you have tried repositioning for at least 3

months,

> > unless the child is over 6 months old.

>

> We didn't have any stipulations for that.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I deleted all of my BCBS links after Ben graduated, but this is

almost identical to what I have seen before:

" Not Medically Necessary:

The use of the adjustable band is considered not medically necessary

for all non-synostotic plagiocephaly related indications.

Reconstructive:

The use of the adjustable band as a treatment for moderate to severe

nonsynostotic plagiocephaly may be considered reconstructive when

ALL of the following criteria are met:

Patient is at least 3 months of age but not greater than 18 months

of age; and

Marked asymmetry has not been substantially improved following

conservative therapy of at least 2 months duration with cranial

repositioning therapy and/or physical therapy. Note: Due to the

mobility of children > 6 months of age, repositioning therapy is not

effective and a trial of repositioning is not indicated; and

Asymmetry of the cranial base as documented by any of the following:

Skull Base Asymmetry: At least 6 mm right/left discrepancy measured

subnasally to the tragus (the cartilaginous projection of the

auricle at the front of the ear); or

Cranial Vault Asymmetry: At least a 8 mm right/left discrepancy,

measured from the frontozygomaticus point (identified by palpation

of the suture line above the upper outer corner of the orbit) to the

euryon, defined as the most lateral point on the head located in the

parietal region; or

Asymmetry of the orbitotragial distances, as documented by at least

a 4 mm right/left asymmetry.

The custom molded orthotic is designed to fit a child's head from 2-

4 months. A second helmet or band may be required if the asymmetry

has not resolved or significantly improved after 2-4 months. "

This is the link to BCBS of GA (I think CA's was identical):

https://provider.bcbsga.com/provider/medpolicy/policies/OR-

PR/cranial_orthosis.html

Amy Posner

Mom to Ben, DOC grad 11/16

> >Most insurance companies would pay for

> > banding until you have tried repositioning for at least 3

months,

> > unless the child is over 6 months old.

>

> We didn't have any stipulations for that.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Welcome to the group. I want to second, third and fourth everything

you've already been told. Please becareful about the place you're

using. They're not the best, I'm sorry to be so blunt but they're one

of the worst. I know that's not what you want to hear but it's the

truth. They've made more than one baby's head worse. That is totally

unacceptable, 100% unacceptable.

Experience is KEY and MAJORLY important when it comes to bands and

helmets. Just b/c an ortho has experience that doesn't mean they have

experience with cranial banding. Good luck and please keep us posted.

Take care,

PS.. If I offended you, I apologize that wasn't my intention. I'm just

being honest.

-- In Plagiocephaly , " rmanias " <manias@c...> wrote:

>

> RC

> 1) The realistic time frame for the helmet depends upon several

> conditions, the age of the baby, the severity of the plagio and the

> type of orthosis used.

> Hannah had some pretty severe plagio so she required more than one

> band. She lives on Cape Cod but went to Cranial Tech in Clinton, CT

> for treatment given 's age and severity.

> 2) Regression occurs in less than 5% of all banded babies.

> 3) I've had a fight with insurance both times. You can get some

> great information in the files section of this site.

>

> I hate to be an alarmist, but we've had members whose babies heads

> were made worse by NOPCO. Given your son's very young age make sure

> you constantly see an ortho who has significant experience with the

> bands and scans him regularly throughout treatment to monitor his

> progress.

>

> Good luck today. Let us know how he does.

>

>

> Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (13 mo) DOC Grads

>

>

>

> >

> > I know there is a lot of information here, god knows over time I

> plan

> > to read as much as I can... My son was born 11/8 and was seen

> today

> > for plagio by a plastic surgen (Dr. , Childrens, Boston).

> We

> > are heading into Boston tomorrow AM to have him fitted for a

> helmet,

> > the Doc said that he figures 6-8 weeks, done. Reading " Hannas

> Noggin "

> > I am concerned on a couple of things.

> >

> > 1) Realistic time frame for wearing of the helmet

> > 2) Regression

> > 3) We have BC/BS MA - getting the helmet covered as it seems there

> may

> > be a fight a head of us here.

> >

> > Can anyone offer some tips on any of the above? (I'm sure there

> will

> > be a lot of advise here)

> >

> > Thank you in advance,

> > RC

> > Wrentham, MA

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Welcome to the group. I want to second, third and fourth everything

you've already been told. Please becareful about the place you're

using. They're not the best, I'm sorry to be so blunt but they're one

of the worst. I know that's not what you want to hear but it's the

truth. They've made more than one baby's head worse. That is totally

unacceptable, 100% unacceptable.

Experience is KEY and MAJORLY important when it comes to bands and

helmets. Just b/c an ortho has experience that doesn't mean they have

experience with cranial banding. Good luck and please keep us posted.

Take care,

PS.. If I offended you, I apologize that wasn't my intention. I'm just

being honest.

-- In Plagiocephaly , " rmanias " <manias@c...> wrote:

>

> RC

> 1) The realistic time frame for the helmet depends upon several

> conditions, the age of the baby, the severity of the plagio and the

> type of orthosis used.

> Hannah had some pretty severe plagio so she required more than one

> band. She lives on Cape Cod but went to Cranial Tech in Clinton, CT

> for treatment given 's age and severity.

> 2) Regression occurs in less than 5% of all banded babies.

> 3) I've had a fight with insurance both times. You can get some

> great information in the files section of this site.

>

> I hate to be an alarmist, but we've had members whose babies heads

> were made worse by NOPCO. Given your son's very young age make sure

> you constantly see an ortho who has significant experience with the

> bands and scans him regularly throughout treatment to monitor his

> progress.

>

> Good luck today. Let us know how he does.

>

>

> Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (13 mo) DOC Grads

>

>

>

> >

> > I know there is a lot of information here, god knows over time I

> plan

> > to read as much as I can... My son was born 11/8 and was seen

> today

> > for plagio by a plastic surgen (Dr. , Childrens, Boston).

> We

> > are heading into Boston tomorrow AM to have him fitted for a

> helmet,

> > the Doc said that he figures 6-8 weeks, done. Reading " Hannas

> Noggin "

> > I am concerned on a couple of things.

> >

> > 1) Realistic time frame for wearing of the helmet

> > 2) Regression

> > 3) We have BC/BS MA - getting the helmet covered as it seems there

> may

> > be a fight a head of us here.

> >

> > Can anyone offer some tips on any of the above? (I'm sure there

> will

> > be a lot of advise here)

> >

> > Thank you in advance,

> > RC

> > Wrentham, MA

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you all for your feedback thus far, it is greatly

appreciated. We brought in to NOPCO today, they used the

infared scan to create a 3D image of his head to be utilized in

creating his helmet.

Does anyone have any positive experiances with NOPCO? I can't

belieive that Children's Hospital would have a company providing

this service through their direct faclitiies if there were not some

good coming from it. I undersatnd they don't only do bands/helmets

however Dr. gave them a glowing endorsment... Granted at the

time I had not heard of CTI in CT...

We have two weeks until the helmet goes on, I would welcome feedback

from people with direct experiance with this company, who is a good

ortho to work with their and who to stay away from. They have

commented that we should see significant improvment in the first two

weeks, if we don't we will be looking for another solution post

haste.

Just an FYI, BCBS - MA is covering 80% according to NOPCO. Now we

will see if they pay or reject the claim...

[Guest guest]

Thank you all for your feedback thus far, it is greatly

appreciated. We brought in to NOPCO today, they used the

infared scan to create a 3D image of his head to be utilized in

creating his helmet.

Does anyone have any positive experiances with NOPCO? I can't

belieive that Children's Hospital would have a company providing

this service through their direct faclitiies if there were not some

good coming from it. I undersatnd they don't only do bands/helmets

however Dr. gave them a glowing endorsment... Granted at the

time I had not heard of CTI in CT...

We have two weeks until the helmet goes on, I would welcome feedback

from people with direct experiance with this company, who is a good

ortho to work with their and who to stay away from. They have

commented that we should see significant improvment in the first two

weeks, if we don't we will be looking for another solution post

haste.

Just an FYI, BCBS - MA is covering 80% according to NOPCO. Now we

will see if they pay or reject the claim...

[Guest guest]

Strange, I posted this at 12:00 last night, look this morning and

the post was not on the board?

Thank all of you for your comments thus far, they are greatly

appricated and I look forward to learning more from all of you.

I would welcome feed back from partents of children who have been

through NOPCO directly for some first hand feedback on their

system. With the strong recommendation from Dr. and the

reputation of Children's Hospital I have to believe they have some

benefit else Children's would replace them in thier facility. I

understand that they do not only due helmets/bands however I did see

quite a few children in their office... Is there an ortho that is

better then another there that I should look for/are there any I

should avoid? Please let me know. (I will say that if we don't see

improvment in short order as stipulated by the doctor we will be

searching for another solution in post haste.)

On the insurance note, BC/BS MA informed NOPCO they will pay 80% of

the cost. Now we need to see if they actually are forthcoming with

payment...

Thank you all in advance,

Rick

[Guest guest]

Strange, I posted this at 12:00 last night, look this morning and

the post was not on the board?

Thank all of you for your comments thus far, they are greatly

appricated and I look forward to learning more from all of you.

I would welcome feed back from partents of children who have been

through NOPCO directly for some first hand feedback on their

system. With the strong recommendation from Dr. and the

reputation of Children's Hospital I have to believe they have some

benefit else Children's would replace them in thier facility. I

understand that they do not only due helmets/bands however I did see

quite a few children in their office... Is there an ortho that is

better then another there that I should look for/are there any I

should avoid? Please let me know. (I will say that if we don't see

improvment in short order as stipulated by the doctor we will be

searching for another solution in post haste.)

On the insurance note, BC/BS MA informed NOPCO they will pay 80% of

the cost. Now we need to see if they actually are forthcoming with

payment...

Thank you all in advance,

Rick

[Guest guest]

Why don't you ask them to scan him throughout treatment to compare his

progress with his original scan?

One hospital here makes a helmet. The hospital is ranked second or

third best hospital in the country. Their helmet is a joke. It's not

even FDA approved. You have to use a pump to pump it up every night.

I'm not kidding! Of all the moms I've met I've heard one mediocre

review. The rest were negative. You'd think a hospital with such a

reputation could provide a better product. Nope! Our insurance would

have covered it at 100%. In this case free wasn't good! LOL!

Good luck at the fitting. I hope you'll be able to provide us with

some good feedback

[Guest guest]

Why don't you ask them to scan him throughout treatment to compare his

progress with his original scan?

One hospital here makes a helmet. The hospital is ranked second or

third best hospital in the country. Their helmet is a joke. It's not

even FDA approved. You have to use a pump to pump it up every night.

I'm not kidding! Of all the moms I've met I've heard one mediocre

review. The rest were negative. You'd think a hospital with such a

reputation could provide a better product. Nope! Our insurance would

have covered it at 100%. In this case free wasn't good! LOL!

Good luck at the fitting. I hope you'll be able to provide us with

some good feedback

[Guest guest]

,

That's a great idea to have them scan through out treatment.

>

> Why don't you ask them to scan him throughout treatment to compare his

> progress with his original scan?

> One hospital here makes a helmet. The hospital is ranked second or

> third best hospital in the country. Their helmet is a joke. It's not

> even FDA approved. You have to use a pump to pump it up every night.

> I'm not kidding! Of all the moms I've met I've heard one mediocre

> review. The rest were negative. You'd think a hospital with such a

> reputation could provide a better product. Nope! Our insurance would

> have covered it at 100%. In this case free wasn't good! LOL!

> Good luck at the fitting. I hope you'll be able to provide us with

> some good feedback

>

>

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That's a great idea to have them scan through out treatment.

>

> Why don't you ask them to scan him throughout treatment to compare his

> progress with his original scan?

> One hospital here makes a helmet. The hospital is ranked second or

> third best hospital in the country. Their helmet is a joke. It's not

> even FDA approved. You have to use a pump to pump it up every night.

> I'm not kidding! Of all the moms I've met I've heard one mediocre

> review. The rest were negative. You'd think a hospital with such a

> reputation could provide a better product. Nope! Our insurance would

> have covered it at 100%. In this case free wasn't good! LOL!

> Good luck at the fitting. I hope you'll be able to provide us with

> some good feedback

>

>