Re: Anyone From South Carolina????

[Guest guest]

Hi,One of the mods told me there was a SC question. I'm a "retired" mod. We live in Florence, SC. Both of my girls were banded at CT in Charlotte. We drove the 2 1/2 hours each way for weeks for both. Worth every mile! My girls are 3 and 5 now.

Please feel free to contact me with any specific questions.

Their story is here: http://www.thefilyaws.com/plagio/plagio.html--- In Plagiocephaly , "ashleysparkles82" <ashleysparkles82@...> wrote:>> Is anyone here from South Carolina? Where are you being banded?>

[Guest guest]

I am from Greenville & my daughter has a STAR Band from Orthopedic

Services here in Greenville. My PT (who I trust whole heartedly)used

to work with several of the people who work there when they worked at

the Children's Hospital here.

The only downside is that my daughter isn't being followed by a

Craniofacial Specialist there like she would be at CT in Charlotte.

However, her case isn't really severe enough to warrant that. She

still sees her PT & our Pediatrician (who I also trust whole

heartedly) follows her as well.

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[Guest guest]

Just to clarify one thing, CT does not have craniofacial

specialists, only physical therapists, occupational therapists

and/or orthotists that have all been thoroughly trained in banding.

Craniofacial plastic surgeons are specialist doctors that typically

prescribe the band. It's not necessary to see one, as other

pediatricians and neurosurgeons may prescribe the band as well. It's

also not necessary to be followed throughout treatment by the

specialist.

BTW, we are in Raleigh, but also went to the CT in Charlotte and

loved them there. Also, I believe there may be 2 STARBand providers

in Greenville, and I know of one mom who had a bad experience at one

of them, and ended up coming to UNC Hospital her in Raleigh/Chapel

Hill. I've heard good things about the other ortho, I just can't

remember which was which though! You might want to search old

messages for Greenville and see what comes up. (I'll also try to

research it myself).

Jake-2 (DOCBand Grad 9/19/08)

Jordan-4.5

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[Guest guest]

Here is one post I found where she refers to PCMH:

Hey everybody! I called The Brace Shop this afternoon and spoke with

Jill (thank you ). She was really friendly and acted genuinely

interested in 's situation. She asked a lot of questions and

explained their procedures. They don't have a scanner either,

but...oh oh! I almost forgot...she had heard of the pencil trick!!!

I almost died! She said they don't do it but that it was an old

orthotist trick of the trade! She said it didn't sound as crazy to

her as it did to me, but that she could understand why it baffled me

so much. Couldn't believe it! So, we have an appt for next

week! They got me in so fast. She said they see 30 to 40 babies at

any given time! That's more than 3X Greenville! So, I'm taking

, his helmet, and (gulp)his records from PCMH and headed for

Chapel Hill! This could be interesting! I really hope they tell me

that everythings fine, but we'll see. I checked and it was 21 days

from casting to fitting! 21 days! So, I'm going to contact

Orthomerica on Monday to request a new helmet! Hmmmmmm! The plot

thickens!

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[Guest guest]

OK, I found the full name of the place that she switched away from:

Pitt County Memorial Hospital Regional Rehab Center in Greenville,

NC.

Jake-2 (DOCBand Grad 9/19/08)

Jordan-4.5

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[Guest guest]

We are from Greenville, SC and my son is currently in a Hanger band

from Greenville Orthopedic & Appliance Company in Greenville. I

believe there are two facilities in Greenville that offer banding

(Orthopedic Services (StarBand) and Greenville Orthopedic & Appliance

Company (Hanger)). While Orthopedic Services sees many more kids than

the other company, we went with Greenville Orthopedic & Appliance

Company because they were under our insurance plan. (We actually

consulted with both companies before making up our minds.)

And we have not been disappointed. The orthotist there (Dara) has been

extremely helpful and we are seeing great results. While they may not

have the patient volume as some other places, we are pleased with

them. We are about 2 1/2 months into banding and are about finished.

If there is anyone else in the Greenville, SC area who has any

questions, please feel free to contact me.

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