Re: Re: WWYD -- NYC/long Island

[Guest guest]

We used a STARband for my now 6 year old daughter. She had high moderate to severe plagio/brachy. She wore it from age 9 to 12 months with wonderful results. She has pictures under Jenna and STARband. The importance is the experience of the ortho.

Angie

Re: WWYD -- NYC/long Island

Hmm, I certainly thought I WAS getting my son one of the best helmets possible when I got his Starband. I don't think Cranial Tech is the only good provider out there, do you? Lots of people on this board have used Starband and non-CT orthotists and have had great results, right?

[Guest guest]

They originally told me 4-6 months. I think an average time would be 3-4 months. It depends on the severity and age of baby. Also on how fast they grow. I think they do not like to say because parents may be upset if it goes longer than they estimated. I hope this helps. Please keep us posted.

Angie

Re: WWYD -- NYC/long Island> > > Hmm, I certainly thought I WAS getting my son one of the best helmets > possible when I got his Starband. I don't think Cranial Tech is the > only good provider out there, do you? Lots of people on this board > have used Starband and non-CT orthotists and have had great results, > right?>

[Guest guest]

The helmets do the same thing. The helmet/band is only as good as the orthotist fitting the helmet/band. You made a good choice in my opinion. I beat myself uop going between the 2 options...starband and Doc. I choose starband in the end, because my son has severe plagio. I could not afford another band if it is needed. The Doc is only for 16 weeks, no exceptions. Good luck and keep us posted.

Re: WWYD -- NYC/long Island

Hmm, I certainly thought I WAS getting my son one of the best helmets possible when I got his Starband. I don't think Cranial Tech is the only good provider out there, do you? Lots of people on this board have used Starband and non-CT orthotists and have had great results, right?

[Guest guest]

Molly, Do you know where I can get info regarding the maximum length of time a STARband can be worn? We are attending a committee meeting in regards to our insurance appeal tomorrow and that would give us some great ammunition if we can site it. I looked at the STARband website but didn't see it there.

Thanks, Amy in NY

Plagiocephaly From: mafoley@...Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:04:59 -0700Subject: RE: Re: WWYD -- NYC/long Island

STARbands are only good for a maximum of 6 months so you won't be able towear it longer than that. From what I have seen, orthos typicallyoverestimate the time in the band, I think so you won't be disappointed ifit takes longer. Our ortho told us my son would be in his band 4-6 monthsand he was in it for 4.5 months (20 weeks).MollyNovato, CaliforniaNicolas, 2.5, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland) 4/24/06-9/12/06,Graduate!, 5, 8.5-----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ]On Behalf Of LangstonSent: 14 May 2008 06:42Plagiocephaly Subject: Re: WWYD -- NYC/long IslandHey Angie! I'm and my son is 8mo old and has a STARband. Do you know the typical length of treatment? The ortho dodged that question and I can understand why, but she wouldn't even say, like 4-6mo or 6-8mo. Thanks a bunch! Just curious.*8mo*tort resolved*left plagio*STARband 4 weeksConner*2 yrsNC USA>> We used a STARband for my now 6 year old daughter. She had high moderate to severe plagio/brachy. She wore it from age 9 to 12 months with wonderful results. She has pictures under Jenna and STARband. The importance is the experience of the ortho.> > Angie> Re: WWYD -- NYC/long Island> > > Hmm, I certainly thought I WAS getting my son one of the best helmets > possible when I got his Starband. I don't think Cranial Tech is the > only good provider out there, do you? Lots of people on this board > have used Starband and non-CT orthotists and have had great results, > right?>------------------------------------For more plagio info

[Guest guest]

I don't know the statistics for the STARband but for the DOC Bank only 14.1%

of children need a second band. Starting at 7.5 months old should give you

good results with moderate plagio. Keep up the good work being so compliant

with it :>)

Molly

Novato, California

Nicolas, 2.5, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland) 4/24/06-9/12/06,

Graduate!

, 5

, 8.5

Re: WWYD -- NYC/long Island

Well, 4.5mo doesn't sound so bad when I consider we've already gotten

one month behind us. But, I have heard of kids needing a second

band. It's not so bad really, I'm just curious. How common do you

think it is to have to reband a baby that started at 7.5mo with

moderate plagio and tort resolved? We are being very compliant. He

wears it 23hrs a day rain or shine. We've missed 2 or 3 days to

fever and 1.5 day(s) to a sore spot on head. Other than that, he

wears it.

*8mo*tort resolved*lft plagio*STARband 4wks

Conner*2yrs

NC USA

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> > We used a STARband for my now 6 year old daughter. She had high

> moderate to severe plagio/brachy. She wore it from age 9 to 12

> months with wonderful results. She has pictures under Jenna and

> STARband. The importance is the experience of the ortho.

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> > Angie

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> > Hmm, I certainly thought I WAS getting my son one of the best

> helmets

> > possible when I got his Starband. I don't think Cranial Tech is

> the

> > only good provider out there, do you? Lots of people on this

> board

> > have used Starband and non-CT orthotists and have had great

> results,

> > right?

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