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There are many possible side effects from untreated Plagio and ear

issues is one of them. Not necessarily a loss of hearing but more

frequent ear infections from what I understand. It sounds like you have

made a good decision regarding banding. Good luck with it when you

receive it!

Molly

From: Plagiocephaly

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Sent: 13 March 2008 12:44

Plagiocephaly

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Thanks- I already feel like I have way more information from just a couple

of replies! I could live with her head shaped the way it is- but the orthotist

said it could affect her hearing. Was that also a concern your doc brought up?

thanks:-)

" Foley, Molly " <mafoley@...> wrote:

Hi –

Welcome to the

group. 5/18 of an inch is the equivalent of 7 mm (or did you mean

5/16? if so, that is 7.9 mm). Typically, normal is 0-3 mm; very mild is <6 mm;

mild is - 6-10 mm; moderate is - 10-15 mm; severe is - 15+ mm. Most

doctors recommend banding over 10 mm. However is there is a lot of facial

asymmetry they may recommend it at lower levels. What it really comes

down to is how you feel about the shape of your daughter’s head.

Ask yourself, " If her head doesn't get any better than it is right now, am

I OK with that? " If your answer is " yes " then you can probably

skip the band. If it's " no " or " I'm not sure " you might

want to consider a band.

My

son spent 20 weeks in his STARband and had no problems in it and we got great

correction. I have no regrets about banding him.

Molly

Novato,

California

Nicolas,

2, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland) 4/24/06-9/12/06, Graduate!

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From: Plagiocephaly

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Sent: 13 March 2008 12:01

Plagiocephaly

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Hello- My name is and my daughter has been diagnosed

with

plagiocephaly. She was fit for a helmut last week ( and

Fillipis). The orthotist said the difference was 5/18 of an inch (her

left side is flatter. She is 2 standard deviations from the norm. Can

anyone tell me how severe she is considered? I got a vague- " that's not

too bad " and am very frustrated.

I am worried about putting her in a helmet- can anyone share their

experience? Was it hard for your baby? Any advice of feedback would be

really helpful! Thanks so much.

, Ph.D., LP

Associate Director, Behavioral Medicine

McLaren Regional Medical Center

810-733-9642