Re: Problems with Doc-band

[Guest guest]

Zofia,

No. It's not very common for a DOC Band to fit incorrectly. I'm not

saying it can't happen, it's just not common.

The bands can cause fluid retention in some areas that disappear after

graduation. We have experienced this twice.

You can ask for an updated photostudy and measurements (if taken) to

compare against the originals. That can show you where things stand.

Sometimes moms say the head looks lumpy as it's correcting. We

personally haven't experienced this, but I have read that here

before.

Trimming on the forehead is something that may need to be done. Both

my DOC babies have needed it. As they grow the band may sit

differently. Certainly Marissa needs to see so if it's blocking her

view.

If you don't feel confident in your clinician then I would suggest

asking to see someone else there. You also can contact HQ. You can

find the information on cranialtech.com.

Good luck. I hope all your concerns are resolved quickly.

Mom to Dane 4 yo (DOC Grad) and Cece 11 mo (DOC Grad)

[Guest guest]

Zofia,

No. It's not very common for a DOC Band to fit incorrectly. I'm not

saying it can't happen, it's just not common.

The bands can cause fluid retention in some areas that disappear after

graduation. We have experienced this twice.

You can ask for an updated photostudy and measurements (if taken) to

compare against the originals. That can show you where things stand.

Sometimes moms say the head looks lumpy as it's correcting. We

personally haven't experienced this, but I have read that here

before.

Trimming on the forehead is something that may need to be done. Both

my DOC babies have needed it. As they grow the band may sit

differently. Certainly Marissa needs to see so if it's blocking her

view.

If you don't feel confident in your clinician then I would suggest

asking to see someone else there. You also can contact HQ. You can

find the information on cranialtech.com.

Good luck. I hope all your concerns are resolved quickly.

Mom to Dane 4 yo (DOC Grad) and Cece 11 mo (DOC Grad)

[Guest guest]

Zofia,

It's not usual to have fit issues with a DOC band. However, if she

has had a recent growth spurt it could be all out of wack and need a

good adjustment. Even at 1 she could have a big 1-2 day spurt. Some

bands do shift up to 1 " side to side and possibly up and down. We

usually say talk to the ortho about it if it's over an 1 " or over

1/2 " and driving you or the baby crazy. Depending on your child's

asymmetry the forehead may be a key holding point and it may teeter

more on the points. As said she can develop some fluid

pockets during the wear of a band. na had one under the

velcro. I made CT check it about every visit It went away within

2 months of graduation if not sooner. I just know it was all gone by

2 months.

All that being said, you are obviously not happy and worried. I

would tell them as much in a polite manner and ask for explanations.

I would also get in to see them ASAP. I swore once that na had

gotten worse in the back of the head. Turns out she had corrected so

much that the angle on part of the flatness became more severe as it

filled in. So the back of her head was filling in but it was making

the " corner " look very corner like. We got out the headmold and

studied it. It was clear to see she had improved greatly.

Eventually the " corner " rounded. Her residual flatness is in that

area. No one ever claims to round the heads 100%.

Keep us posted and I hope it's just fluid and a trick of the eye.

na, 2 1/2 yrs, Doc Grad Feb 04, tort resolved

Kiersten, 6 months, Repo & Tort

www.thefilyaws.com

--- In Plagiocephaly , " zofia_2005 " <zofia_2005@y...>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I am just wondering if anyone has had any problems with the doc-

> band. My daughter has been wearing one for a month and this morning

> I noticed an indent on the top of her head above her forhead. One

> side of her skull now feels lower than the other. This is the spot

> where they have put the pressure point to hold back growth. This

> infuriates me as the band is suppose to help her head shape not

> create another area we need to fix.

>

> Our physiotherapist doesn't seem as knowledgeable as I thought she

> should be. She told me lots of babies get this from the band but

> after they stop wearing it the indent goes away. She has two months

> left to wear it! I have no faith in this therapist who first told

me

> not to worry about it then called back to say maybe it should be

> checked to see if it's too tight in that spot.

>

> In addition, we had to have her shave the piece above her forehead

> because the band kept shifting down onto her nose leaving a mark.

It

> still doesn't fit right and I'm always adjusting it so she can see.

> I think we have a ill fitting band. Is this normal? Does anyone

else

> have problem with the band shifting or holding back growth so it

> leaves a noticeable imprint?

>

> Zofia

>

> Marissa (1 yr old tomorrow) Doc-band 051117

>

[Guest guest]

Zofia,

It's not usual to have fit issues with a DOC band. However, if she

has had a recent growth spurt it could be all out of wack and need a

good adjustment. Even at 1 she could have a big 1-2 day spurt. Some

bands do shift up to 1 " side to side and possibly up and down. We

usually say talk to the ortho about it if it's over an 1 " or over

1/2 " and driving you or the baby crazy. Depending on your child's

asymmetry the forehead may be a key holding point and it may teeter

more on the points. As said she can develop some fluid

pockets during the wear of a band. na had one under the

velcro. I made CT check it about every visit It went away within

2 months of graduation if not sooner. I just know it was all gone by

2 months.

All that being said, you are obviously not happy and worried. I

would tell them as much in a polite manner and ask for explanations.

I would also get in to see them ASAP. I swore once that na had

gotten worse in the back of the head. Turns out she had corrected so

much that the angle on part of the flatness became more severe as it

filled in. So the back of her head was filling in but it was making

the " corner " look very corner like. We got out the headmold and

studied it. It was clear to see she had improved greatly.

Eventually the " corner " rounded. Her residual flatness is in that

area. No one ever claims to round the heads 100%.

Keep us posted and I hope it's just fluid and a trick of the eye.

na, 2 1/2 yrs, Doc Grad Feb 04, tort resolved

Kiersten, 6 months, Repo & Tort

www.thefilyaws.com

--- In Plagiocephaly , " zofia_2005 " <zofia_2005@y...>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I am just wondering if anyone has had any problems with the doc-

> band. My daughter has been wearing one for a month and this morning

> I noticed an indent on the top of her head above her forhead. One

> side of her skull now feels lower than the other. This is the spot

> where they have put the pressure point to hold back growth. This

> infuriates me as the band is suppose to help her head shape not

> create another area we need to fix.

>

> Our physiotherapist doesn't seem as knowledgeable as I thought she

> should be. She told me lots of babies get this from the band but

> after they stop wearing it the indent goes away. She has two months

> left to wear it! I have no faith in this therapist who first told

me

> not to worry about it then called back to say maybe it should be

> checked to see if it's too tight in that spot.

>

> In addition, we had to have her shave the piece above her forehead

> because the band kept shifting down onto her nose leaving a mark.

It

> still doesn't fit right and I'm always adjusting it so she can see.

> I think we have a ill fitting band. Is this normal? Does anyone

else

> have problem with the band shifting or holding back growth so it

> leaves a noticeable imprint?

>

> Zofia

>

> Marissa (1 yr old tomorrow) Doc-band 051117

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your advice. I am taking her on Wednesday to have another

therapist look at the band and her head.

I'm curious about your children. Did any doctors give you any idea

why both your children had torticollis? I'm asking because we are

having another baby in June next year and I'm scared he/she will

have torticollis too.

Zofia

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I am just wondering if anyone has had any problems with the doc-

> > band. My daughter has been wearing one for a month and this

morning

> > I noticed an indent on the top of her head above her forhead.

One

> > side of her skull now feels lower than the other. This is the

spot

> > where they have put the pressure point to hold back growth. This

> > infuriates me as the band is suppose to help her head shape not

> > create another area we need to fix.

> >

> > Our physiotherapist doesn't seem as knowledgeable as I thought

she

> > should be. She told me lots of babies get this from the band but

> > after they stop wearing it the indent goes away. She has two

months

> > left to wear it! I have no faith in this therapist who first

told

> me

> > not to worry about it then called back to say maybe it should be

> > checked to see if it's too tight in that spot.

> >

> > In addition, we had to have her shave the piece above her

forehead

> > because the band kept shifting down onto her nose leaving a

mark.

> It

> > still doesn't fit right and I'm always adjusting it so she can

see.

> > I think we have a ill fitting band. Is this normal? Does anyone

> else

> > have problem with the band shifting or holding back growth so it

> > leaves a noticeable imprint?

> >

> > Zofia

> >

> > Marissa (1 yr old tomorrow) Doc-band 051117

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your advice. I am taking her on Wednesday to have another

therapist look at the band and her head.

I'm curious about your children. Did any doctors give you any idea

why both your children had torticollis? I'm asking because we are

having another baby in June next year and I'm scared he/she will

have torticollis too.

Zofia

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I am just wondering if anyone has had any problems with the doc-

> > band. My daughter has been wearing one for a month and this

morning

> > I noticed an indent on the top of her head above her forhead.

One

> > side of her skull now feels lower than the other. This is the

spot

> > where they have put the pressure point to hold back growth. This

> > infuriates me as the band is suppose to help her head shape not

> > create another area we need to fix.

> >

> > Our physiotherapist doesn't seem as knowledgeable as I thought

she

> > should be. She told me lots of babies get this from the band but

> > after they stop wearing it the indent goes away. She has two

months

> > left to wear it! I have no faith in this therapist who first

told

> me

> > not to worry about it then called back to say maybe it should be

> > checked to see if it's too tight in that spot.

> >

> > In addition, we had to have her shave the piece above her

forehead

> > because the band kept shifting down onto her nose leaving a

mark.

> It

> > still doesn't fit right and I'm always adjusting it so she can

see.

> > I think we have a ill fitting band. Is this normal? Does anyone

> else

> > have problem with the band shifting or holding back growth so it

> > leaves a noticeable imprint?

> >

> > Zofia

> >

> > Marissa (1 yr old tomorrow) Doc-band 051117

> >

>