Re: Question about Asymmetry

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Here is what I found:

Orbitotragial depth: Asymmetry of the orbitotragial depth is measured

from the exocanthion (outer corner of the eye fissure where the

eyelids meet) to the tragus (the cartilaginous projection in front of

the external auditory canal).

It sounds like this is specifically measuring the facial asymmetry

(ear to eye). Our doctor didn't measure this way, so I'm not sure what

is normal. The asymmetry measurement I'm more familiar with is when

they measure the head at 30 degree angle and compare the two diagonals.

What he is discussing is the facial and ear asymmetry and the forehead

bossing. Sorry I can't be more helpful, but I'm not sure how to

evaluate the information.

-christine

sydney 15 mo starband grad

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> > Hi,

> > We are 4 days away from our first appt with Orthomerica and each day

> > brings new questions, anxieties, worries etc...

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> > The background to my question is...the rude Cranial-Facial plastic

> > surgeon we saw measured Lily's head the last time we saw him. I

> > called back and got his secretary to fax me a copy of his dictation

> > that states her Asymmetry is 2mm. However, her head seems worse

> > than that to me.

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> > My question is...have any of you gotten one measurement from the

> > doctor and different measurements from the Orthotist?

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> > Lily has bossing on the right front and left rear, as well as

> > asymmetry on the right side. When we look at her face we can tell

> > that there is a difference in the right side vs. the left.

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> > I will try to get some pictures of her tonight so I can post. I

> > will let you know when they are posted.

> >

> > thanks,

> > - momto2

> > 2.5 years

> > Lily 8 months, mod. plagio, mild tort, STARband in April '07

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> Momto2: 2 1/2 Yrs and Lily 8 mths,

> Initial fitting for STARband in April, Mod. Plagio and Mild right

tort.

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