Re: Hanger band info needed

[Guest guest]

Hanger bands are very similar to STARBands in appearance, they are

typically fuller coverage with a smaller opening at the top. They are

made by Hanger Orthotics, which also make other kinds of orthotic and

prosthetic devices (leg and back braces, etc.). Here is their website:

http://www.hanger.com/ThePatientExperience/Pediatrics/Pages/Plagiocepha

ly.aspx

It's important to know the experience of the orthotist you will be

working with, how long they have worked with helmets, how many helmet

patients they see a month/year, etc. Hanger can be hit or miss, there

have been quite a few bad experiences with their band as of late. I

would suggest posting your location and Hanger office and hopefully

someone can offer a referral for your ortho specifically.

Good luck.

Jake-22m (tort resolved/rt plagio/DOCBand #2 8 weeks)

Jordan-4

>

> Hi all-

> We just found out that the helmet we will be getting is produced by

> Hanger. I hear so much about the DOC and the Starband. I'm hoping

> someone can give me some info about Hanger.

> Thanks!

>

>

[Guest guest]

I haven't understood this ever, and maybe someone knows more, but we go to a

Hanger

office for our ortho visits, yet, the band my daughter wears is a Starband. I've

never asked

why they're a Hanger facility using a Starband helmet, but we've had no

problems, I've been

happy and she will be graduating soon.

Maggie

>

> Hi all-

> We just found out that the helmet we will be getting is produced by

> Hanger. I hear so much about the DOC and the Starband. I'm hoping

> someone can give me some info about Hanger.

> Thanks!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

We have a Hanger helmet and have been pleased with the progress so

far. I too was a little skeptical at first, because I had seen the

negative posts about the NY office, and everyone was discussing CT.

But another mom from my area stated she was happy with the local

Hanger office and so we made an appointment there. Once we met the

ortho and were comfortable with his years of experience with helmets,

we went ahead with them and got our daughter her helmet. So far her

facial assymetry has improved 50% and her cephalic index (width to

depth ratio of her head) has improved by about 2%. She's only been in

the helmet for about 4 weeks.

I personally think that it's more about the ortho and rate of head

growth than it is about the helmet manufacturer. If the ortho has

experience with helmets and is willing/able to accommodate same-day

appointments (if/when a red spot shows up and doesn't go away on its

own), then you should see the correction that you are looking for with

the helmet that that particular ortho is using.

My two cents! Good luck!

kristine (mom to ava; 4 weeks in hanger helmet)