Re: Canadian parents (Edmonton)

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I've been having my daughter treated for tort and plagio at the

Edmonton University Hospital Plagio clinic. The first doctor we saw

was Dr Mehta. We took her three times to see him at 4 mths, 7 mths

and around 10 mths and all times he said she would likely improve

but wasn't severe enough for a doc-band. When she was around 10 1/2

mths I saw another physiotherapist who took pity on us and sent us

up to see Dr Ronnik. He is our saviour and advised me immediately to

get a band for her. I guess the two doctors view plagio differently.

I was very upset that it took this long to get someone to help us.

With that said, if your sister-in-law sees anyone, tell her to

request Dr Ronnik.

Edmonton no longer uses the doc-band and have begun making their own

helmet in their orthopedic department. I wouldn't worry about it

being too much different as it basically looks the same with a few

changes. Also you're able to choose the colour of the band/helmet or

patterned design which I think is interesting.

Hope this helps.

Zofia

Marissa almost 15 mths old (doc-band 17Nov05)

>

> Hello everyone!

>

> I am a past parent of this group. My son Ethan is now four, and

had a

> helmet from 12-18 months of age. It was a long and drawn out

process,

> but I wouldn't change anything!

>

> My sister-in-law recently had a baby, and they have discovered

that he

> has tort as well as craniocytosis. They will be going to Edmonton

for

> treatment. As I am in Vancouver, I have no idea what is offered

in

> Edmonton or who (doctors) is treating patients there (I didn't

notice

> anything in the database with regard to Edmonton doctors or

clinics

> who do the helmets). Any information would be appreciated!

>

> , mom to Ethan

> Vancouver, BC

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I've been having my daughter treated for tort and plagio at the

Edmonton University Hospital Plagio clinic. The first doctor we saw

was Dr Mehta. We took her three times to see him at 4 mths, 7 mths

and around 10 mths and all times he said she would likely improve

but wasn't severe enough for a doc-band. When she was around 10 1/2

mths I saw another physiotherapist who took pity on us and sent us

up to see Dr Ronnik. He is our saviour and advised me immediately to

get a band for her. I guess the two doctors view plagio differently.

I was very upset that it took this long to get someone to help us.

With that said, if your sister-in-law sees anyone, tell her to

request Dr Ronnik.

Edmonton no longer uses the doc-band and have begun making their own

helmet in their orthopedic department. I wouldn't worry about it

being too much different as it basically looks the same with a few

changes. Also you're able to choose the colour of the band/helmet or

patterned design which I think is interesting.

Hope this helps.

Zofia

Marissa almost 15 mths old (doc-band 17Nov05)

>

> Hello everyone!

>

> I am a past parent of this group. My son Ethan is now four, and

had a

> helmet from 12-18 months of age. It was a long and drawn out

process,

> but I wouldn't change anything!

>

> My sister-in-law recently had a baby, and they have discovered

that he

> has tort as well as craniocytosis. They will be going to Edmonton

for

> treatment. As I am in Vancouver, I have no idea what is offered

in

> Edmonton or who (doctors) is treating patients there (I didn't

notice

> anything in the database with regard to Edmonton doctors or

clinics

> who do the helmets). Any information would be appreciated!

>

> , mom to Ethan

> Vancouver, BC

>