Guest guest Posted June 12, 2002 Report Share Posted June 12, 2002 I'm in Connecticut, and when I called Cranial Technologies (my ped reluctantly gave me their number) I learned that you need to have a prescription for a band. So they had me make an appointment with a Cranialfacial Specialist. Cranial Tech gave me the name of two that they work with, but they said that I could see anyone I wanted. They also said that a pediatrician can write the prescription, but I knew that with my ped that option would be a dead end, so I took Timmy to one of the doctors CT recommended. As far as I understand, a Cranialfacial Specialist deals with problems with the head and face. When we went for our appointment, there was one baby with a band and several children with birth defects of their faces who were also waiting to see the doctor. ~~ -----Original Message-----From: Baracus4@... [mailto:Baracus4@...]Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 10:37 AMplagiocephaly Subject: types of doctorsOur pediatrician referred us to Cranial Technologies. I'm wondering what other kinds of doctors deal with Plagio, given CT isn't a "doctor." I've seen people mention "ortho" something, "craniofacial" something, and "neuro" something. Can you help clarify what all these types of specialists are? Thanks!Kerri ('s mommy--Chicago, IL) For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2002 Report Share Posted June 12, 2002 Hey Kerri you can see a pediatric neurosurgeon that is a neuro a cranial facial specialist and the ortho is an orthotists that is generally involved in adjusting the helmet a PT is a Physical Therapist and can be involved in stretching exercises for kids with torticollis. I will see if I can find better definitions for you! beck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2002 Report Share Posted June 12, 2002 Hi Kerri, You are correct that the people at CT are not doctors. I think they are orthotists and physical therapists. STARbands are made by orthotists. The specialists that most people see before getting a band or helmet are usually pediatric neurosurgeons, neurologists or cranial-facial specialists. Not everyone goes to a specialist first, sometimes a ped will write the RX for the band. The good thing about the specialist is they can be sure to rule out craniosynostosis first. Of course, a good ped could probably help with that too. Best wishes - since I am late posting this message you have probably already gotten tons of good replies to this email! Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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