Re: any long term data available?

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The only research I can point you to is research conducted with the DOC band.

Growth restrictions was one of the questions raised by the FDA. The study

conducted in response to those concern was published in Pediatric Neurosurgery.

To summarize: the DOC band reduced cranial asymmetry without restricting

cranial growth (length, width or circumference).

, KM, Littlefield, TR, Pomatto, JK, Manwaring, KH, and Beals, SP (1999)

Cranial growth unrestricted during treatment of deformational plagiocephaly

[article]. Pediatric Neurosurgery, 30: 193-199.

Also:

Littlefield TR, KM, Pomatto JK, Manwaring KH, Beals SP, Joganic EF (2000).

Cranial Growth Unrestricted During DOC Treatment of Plagiocephaly. Proceedings

of the 8th International Congress of the International Society of Craniofacial

Surgery; pp: 21-23.

You can download a copies at http://www.plagiocephaly.org/resources/default.htm

and http://www.cranialtech.com/infocenter/infocent.htm.

M.

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>From: lisabnetz@... [mailto:lisabnetz@...]

>Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 19:50

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>Subject: any long term data available?

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>does anyone know of any research that followed the first kids who had

>helmets/doc bands? i am wondering what the long term effects of

>restricting the growth of certain parts of the head are? my son just

>recently(5 days ago) got his helmet and since ive been doing my

>research, i cant find any info that follows these kids into the later

>years. all ive found were dr.'s speculating that it could cause

>problems with the eye sockets due to pressure and stress on other

>areas. but nothing they have backs up their claims. i guess as any

>parent i just want to make extra sure that this won't be something

>that could potentially harm him. also, is their any studies proving

>things that could happen as a result of not banding/using a helmet.

>ive heard that it could cause jaw problems/learning problems etc...but

>is their any data that supports this?? any info would be appreciated.

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In a message dated 1/16/01 9:32:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, kevin@... writes:

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In a message dated 1/17/2001 1:46:15 AM Central Standard Time, Ssassafras1@... writes:

I have a study of Long-Term Developmental Out comes in Patients with Deformational Plagiocephaly that concludes- Infants with deformational plagiocephaly comprise a high-risk group for developmental difficulties presenting as subtle problems of cerebral dysfunction during the school age years.

I have heard this before. I just wish some professional would say why there would be such problems. Belinda(Indiana)