Cranial Remolding Orthosis WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Cranial Remolding Orthosis
Positional plagiocephaly, also known as deformational plagiocephaly, is a condition found in infants. It is characterized by a flat spot on the back, or one side of the head. It is caused by remaining in one position for too long.1 This condition may be successfully treated by the wearing of a helmet.2 The STARband is the favorite design.3 The helmet has a dramatic impact on the shape of the infant's skull.4
Fast Facts:
- Intentional deformation of the skull of infants has been practiced for thousands of years, and is still in practice in some parts of the world.5
- An orthosis is a splint or a brace used to shape something, in the case of cranial remolding the orthosis is a helmet.6
- Support from other parents is always helpful. Seek it out.7
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Positional Plagiocephaly
- ↑ Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Cranial Remolding Program
- ↑ Orthomerica Products: A Family's Experience With The STARband Cranial Remolding Orthosis
- ↑ Finley's Brachycephaly Journey: Final Figures and Pictures (Jan. 9, 2008)
- ↑ American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP): An Overview of Positional Plagiocephaly and Cranial Remolding Orthoses
- ↑ Querycat: What Is an Orthosis?
- ↑ Positgional Plagiocephaly Parents Support: Official Site
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Stephen Taylor
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Carnial Remodeling Orthotics, Cranial Redmodling Orthosis, Crainial remolding orthoses, Cranial remodeling orthosis, Cranial helmets, Crainal remolding orthosis, Carnial remolding orthotis, CRAINAL REMODELING ORHTOSIS
- Last update: Sep. 11, 2008
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