Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Hi, My four-month-old son was born breech with torticollis and plagiocephaly (flattening and facial asymmetry – eyes and ears) on 11/03/05. We were lucky. Our pediatrician diagnosed him when he was a week old with it. We’ve been seeing a physical therapist for five weeks now and I’ve been regularly doing various arm, neck, head and shoulder exercises for 4-5 times a day. We’re seeing someone at cranial technology tomorrow to determine whether a band is warranted or not (first assessment). I’ve been finding the various exercises, pt and doctors’ visits overwhelming, but have found this site to be a great source of support. It’s a relief to me knowing that other mothers are tearing their hair out from the exercises, pt, and comments from family, friends, and strangers. I, too, wanted to scream when people say, “oh, it’s not too bad.” Sure, it’s not their baby and they’re not dealing with their baby crying when you lay him down to turn his head or taking them to a physical therapist twice a week and watching him shriek there. I’m really thankful for the comments and advice about cranial technology and plagiocephaly. Whoever made the comparison to dental braces with the band deserves a big hug from me because it did reduce some of my fears and anxieties. I’m hoping that cranial technology will say that a band is warranted to correct my son’s head. I know my son has mild plagiocephaly, but I can’t see how his eyes and ears will become symmetrical with physical therapy alone. Thanks, Carolyn Fox in NYC Mum to Malcolm Fox 11/3/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Hi, My four-month-old son was born breech with torticollis and plagiocephaly (flattening and facial asymmetry – eyes and ears) on 11/03/05. We were lucky. Our pediatrician diagnosed him when he was a week old with it. We’ve been seeing a physical therapist for five weeks now and I’ve been regularly doing various arm, neck, head and shoulder exercises for 4-5 times a day. We’re seeing someone at cranial technology tomorrow to determine whether a band is warranted or not (first assessment). I’ve been finding the various exercises, pt and doctors’ visits overwhelming, but have found this site to be a great source of support. It’s a relief to me knowing that other mothers are tearing their hair out from the exercises, pt, and comments from family, friends, and strangers. I, too, wanted to scream when people say, “oh, it’s not too bad.” Sure, it’s not their baby and they’re not dealing with their baby crying when you lay him down to turn his head or taking them to a physical therapist twice a week and watching him shriek there. I’m really thankful for the comments and advice about cranial technology and plagiocephaly. Whoever made the comparison to dental braces with the band deserves a big hug from me because it did reduce some of my fears and anxieties. I’m hoping that cranial technology will say that a band is warranted to correct my son’s head. I know my son has mild plagiocephaly, but I can’t see how his eyes and ears will become symmetrical with physical therapy alone. Thanks, Carolyn Fox in NYC Mum to Malcolm Fox 11/3/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Welcome! A red bleeding sore is NOT normal and should NOT happen all the time. Which brand of helmet do you have?? Hopefully the ortho can adjust it properly and she won't have any more issues. If the spots become problematic you can often ask for a new band - free of charge - if the ortho can't get it adjusted properly. Good luck! Sheila, mom to , 18 months, DOCband > > This is the first week my daughter had the helmet on. She had a red > sore and within an hour it split and was bleeding. Is this going to > happen all of the time? We are going back to the ortho to get re- > fitted. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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