Re: How much rotation is okay?

May 16, 2008

I've heard about 1/2 inch is okay. We didn't really have any problem

with rotation when my daughter had her band.If the irritation is okay

(redness fades) it is probably alright. Over time make sure you are

seeing correction too (another indicator that the band is working).

After 1 or 2 weeks I would think the rotation should be a lot less

since the head should be growing enough by that time. So for now keep

an eye on it, but don't let it go too long if it isn't improving.

-christine

sydney 2 yrs starband grad

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> My son is 7 months but was 7 weeks early so his adjusted age is 5 1/2

> months. He has a mild case of plagiocephaly so we decided to go with

> a Hanger Cranial Band. I have been very happy with our service so

> far. My son had really gotten use to it a lot quicker then I thought

> he would but I am concerned because the band rotates when he lies on

> it causing it to be right up against the front of his left ear. Just

> right where the ear meets the head. It leaves a red mark but the mark

> goes away shortly after the helmet is removed. Yesterday we went in

> for an adjustment and it really is not much better. The othotist said

> that a little rotation is okay. Should I except this or should I go

> back for another adjustment? It really has not seemed to bother him

> but tomorrow will be the first time we will try it for 23 hours and

> tonight is the first night he is going to bed in it. What do you think?

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> Charlotte, NC

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