Star vs Doc

May 1, 2006

I have been reading on alot of web sites and never even knew before I

got my sons starband that there were different kinds of helmets, I was

woundering whats the difference between the two (starband and Doc)and

which one has had more results?

Thanks Trisha

May 2, 2006

Hi Trisha. All things being equal, in the hands of an experienced

orthotist, you can get just as good results from either band. They

are both acive bands whic means they rely on VERY gentle pressure on

the prominent parts of the head to redirect growth to the flat arts of

the head. The things to consider, though, are these. STARbands are

made by Orthomerica and are handled by orthotists who handle many

different types of orthotic devices. DOCbands are made by Cranial

Technologies and the orthotists for cranial tech handle only the

DOCband. So with a STARband orthotist, you MUST make sure you ask a

lot of questions about their experience. You need to make sure they

know what they are doing and have done a lot of successful STARband

treatments. With Cranial tech you are assured an orthotist who has

had special training specifically in treatment with a docband. We

have had many many success stories from both types. I am sure many

parents will chime in with their stories. Whatever you decide, make

it an educated decision. There are many many links and files here to

help you make your decision. Please let us know what you decide.

Becky

, repo grad

>

> I have been reading on alot of web sites and never even knew before

I

> got my sons starband that there were different kinds of helmets, I

was

> woundering whats the difference between the two (starband and Doc)

and

> which one has had more results?

> Thanks Trisha

>

May 2, 2006

There is a really good chart comparing the two in the files section

of this group as well. It is called Comparison Chart and it is near

the bottom.

Haylee

mom to andre doc band grad

> >

> > I have been reading on alot of web sites and never even knew

before

> I

> > got my sons starband that there were different kinds of helmets,

I

> was

> > woundering whats the difference between the two (starband and

Doc)

> and

> > which one has had more results?

> > Thanks Trisha

> >

>

July 14, 2007

what ppl tend to say is it is more the orthotists than the band itself, so it would depend on the orthotists experience, etc.

Have you checked the database to see if the location you are going to is listed in there with someone having used them you can contact? I did that to find out about our local Hanger office. I also searched the archives for ppl in my area and I was able to find 2 ppl that used our local orthotist to talk to. Also the cappskids.org has a list of suggested questions to ask yoru orthotist, it is listed below the questions to ask the doctor on the same page. We asked our orthotist a lot of those questions and determined she was fairly experienced but then we also went in for an evaluation to talk to her and see what she said about our son and it was after that that we realised it wasn't a good fit for us.

We have been to the Charlotte CT office as well and that is where he will be treated. I will be calling to schedule his cast this week. I assume that is the office you are talking about but not sure where in GA you live.

On 7/14/07, Alisha <alishaparr@...> wrote:

is is already scheduled to get the STAR band but over the last few days I have been comparing pictures from the STAR and the DOC and I notice that the DOC produces much better results. is plagio. is one of the more severe cases, im actually surprised the Dr.s havn't told us that she needs surgery. So I am very concerned about her getting the STAR band now. Also I have seen the files here about STAR bands not fitting right, I don't want to waste any time trying to get a good fit, I want it to fit great the first time. It seems like the laser scanning doesn't match up with the laser cutting out the helmet. I feel like it would be best to do the molding. But I live in Georgia so the closest clinic for the DOC band would be North Carolina. So that would be a lot of traveling or I would have to rent an apartment for the time that she wears the band and have to leave my husband and family for that time. Could you all give me your input on what you think I should do? And what your opinions are of the differences in the STAR vs DOC bands? Thanks, Alisha and is -- -respectful model to;

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July 14, 2007

Alisha, We actually drove 7 hours each way to the closest DOC Clinic and are so grateful we did it. You can also look into angelflight or nwacares programs which will fly you for free for medical treatment. There is another company listed on the CT website at the bottom. Just curious what were her measurements? my daughter was cranial vault 19mm and CI 93. - Mom to Madison DOC Band 3/30/07-7/13/07Alisha <alishaparr@...> wrote: is is already scheduled to get the STAR band but over the last few days I have been comparing pictures from the STAR and the DOC and I notice that the DOC produces much better results. is plagio. is one of the more severe cases, im actually surprised the Dr.s havn't told us that she needs surgery. So I am very concerned about her getting the STAR band now. Also I have seen the files here about STAR bands not fitting right, I don't want to waste any time trying to get a good fit, I want it to fit great the first time. It seems like the laser scanning doesn't match up with the laser cutting out the helmet. I feel like it would be best to do the molding. But I live in Georgia so the closest clinic for the DOC band would be North Carolina. So that would be a lot of traveling or I would have to rent an apartment for the time that she wears the band and have to leave my husband and family for that time.

Could you all give me your input on what you think I should do? And what your opinions are of the differences in the STAR vs DOC bands? Thanks, Alisha and is

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July 14, 2007

we had a very experienced ortho and very good results with a starband.

I think the person using the band is more important than the type of

band. There are some ill fitting starbands, but sometimes there are

problems with docbands too. However it is really important that you

are comfortable with the treatment, so if you feel better going with

CT then I think that is probably the best choice for you.

In terms of the differences, docbands are slightly lighter and cover

less of the head. CT does only banding so their staff is generally

very well trained. the ortho who uses a starband may or may not

specialize in banding. both products are effective in the right hands.

HTH. -christine

sydney 18 mo starband grad

>

> is is already scheduled to get the STAR band but over the last few

> days I have been comparing pictures from the STAR and the DOC and I

> notice that the DOC produces much better results. is plagio. is one

> of the more severe cases, im actually surprised the Dr.s havn't told us

> that she needs surgery. So I am very concerned about her getting the

> STAR band now. Also I have seen the files here about STAR bands not

> fitting right, I don't want to waste any time trying to get a good fit,

> I want it to fit great the first time. It seems like the laser scanning

> doesn't match up with the laser cutting out the helmet. I feel like it

> would be best to do the molding. But I live in Georgia so the closest

> clinic for the DOC band would be North Carolina. So that would be a lot

> of traveling or I would have to rent an apartment for the time that she

> wears the band and have to leave my husband and family for that time.

>

> Could you all give me your input on what you think I should do? And

> what your opinions are of the differences in the STAR vs DOC bands?

>

> Thanks, Alisha and is

>

July 15, 2007

yes in talking about the one in NC I am from north Georgia so it

would be better to go up there then down to Florida.

Alisha and is

> >

> > is is already scheduled to get the STAR band but over the

last few

> > days I have been comparing pictures from the STAR and the DOC and

I

> > notice that the DOC produces much better results. is plagio.

is one

> > of the more severe cases, im actually surprised the Dr.s havn't

told us

> > that she needs surgery. So I am very concerned about her getting

the

> > STAR band now. Also I have seen the files here about STAR bands

not

> > fitting right, I don't want to waste any time trying to get a

good fit,

> > I want it to fit great the first time. It seems like the laser

scanning

> > doesn't match up with the laser cutting out the helmet. I feel

like it

> > would be best to do the molding. But I live in Georgia so the

closest

> > clinic for the DOC band would be North Carolina. So that would be

a lot

> > of traveling or I would have to rent an apartment for the time

that she

> > wears the band and have to leave my husband and family for that

time.

> >

> > Could you all give me your input on what you think I should do?

And

> > what your opinions are of the differences in the STAR vs DOC

bands?

> >

> > Thanks, Alisha and is

> >

>

> --

> -respectful model to;

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> ph-11/06

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July 15, 2007

I would be more concerned with the experience of your ortho than the brand of

the band.

My son has a STARband and has seen great correction in the six weeks that he has

been

wearing it. We did not have any problems with the fit. The only adjustment that

was made

when he first received the band was to accomodate the growth that he had since

he was

scanned. There are people who have had problems with the fit of the Doc band so

I would

not say that if you decide to go with a Doc band, that the fit is going to be

right the first

time. With both brands it depends on the person doing the scanning/casting and

the

growth your daughter has between the scan/cast and actually recieving the band.

HTH!

Ann

Connor- STARband 6/4/07