Guest guest Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Hi Gergana.......I know I've read on here before thata number of people wouldnt choose Hanger as their first choice for a band/helmet but I happen to be very happy with our Hanger helmet. My son got his at 6 months old and he has been in it for three months now. I still dont really understand what all the numbers mean. All I know is that my sons head was very flat in the back and he started out at 102% which is very severe.After three months he is down to 91% with the goal being to reach 80% or close to that number. We are having about a 3% improvement per month and his little head is looking beautiful. I dont have any experience with the STAR or DOC bands, only Hanger, so I cant speak for them but in my opinion, I think success rate of banding would have more to do with how good and experienced the orthotist is rather than the actual appliance itself. Good luck to you Jessie -9 months > > > > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > > > I am so glad I found this group! Finally I can talk to people with > > problems similar to mine, in a tongue easy to understand. > > > > > > My son was diagnosed with sever brachy @ the age of 5 months. My > > husband and I were reluctant to have him wear a helmet, so we decided > > to wait and see if extensive repositioning will work... Regrets... > > > > > > Later on extensive international travel and job related relocation > > delayed the treatment. > > > > > > Finally, @ 11 months of age we my son was seen by a plastic surgeon. > > It took two more months for " the good doctor " to send us to Hanger. > > > > > > Tomorrow is my son's first fitting of the helmet, @ the age of 13 > > months. I was told by the orthotist not to expect any drastic results, > > even none, or just a matter of mm. > > > > > > Does anyone of you started the treatment @ similar age and with what > > results? > > > > > > Despite the orthotist comment I have hope. Should I?? > > > > > > I say many comments that Starband and Docband are the best. anyone > > having experience with Hanger? I would change to Starband if that will > > increase the chances of my baby having beautiful round head, even if > > it costs a lot... I don't think our Insurance will cover, since the > > treatment was initiated after their age limit. > > > > > > Any advise will be greatly appreciated. > > > > > > Gergana, mother of Andrey > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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