Re: Re: only DOC or STARBAND?

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> Did you find the that the DOC band worked for your child?

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> From: " Tricia " <twinsreims@...>

> Date: 2006/10/05 Thu PM 02:51:12 CDT

> Plagiocephaly

> Subject: Re: only DOC or STARBAND?

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> Hi,

> There is also a Hanger band made by Hanger Orthotics and Prosthetics.

> I believe OrthoAmerica makes the starband. And Cranial Technologies

> makes the DOC band. I've also heard of a NIC band, but not sure who

> manufactures it.(Hope I haven't confused any of these manufacturers

> and brands) I think your best bet is to look up local orthotics and

> prosthetics companies, call and see if they do cranial remolding

> helmets. It won't matter what type of band as long as you have an

> experienced orthotist handling the fittings.

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> Unfortunately they are all expensive, over $1000. My daughter's

> DocBand was $3000, and her Hanger band was $1500. Quite a big

> difference.

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> I think the price varies a by location, as you are paying for the

> service as well as the device. Our orthotist told us she is supposed

> to charge $1800, but instead charges $1500 to give us parents a break!

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> Good luck,

> Tricia Reimer

> Mom to Anwen and , 12/22/05

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> > I am a worried mom in China. My 5 months son's got plagiocephaly

> too. I

> > am just wondering are there any other brands other than DOC or

> > STARBAND? These two look pretty expensive to me. I don't have

> insurance

> > company to go. Thanks!

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