RE: Re: What is Cranial Vault Asymmetry?

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Cranial Vault Asymmetry Index (CVAI) is the percentage difference in plagio,

(100%-(US1/US2)). I believe that Cranial Vault Asymmetry is the difference

in plagio - US1-US2.

Molly

Re: What is " Cranial Vault Asymmetry " ?

What is " Cranial Vault Asymmetry " ? Is that the same as " Cranial Vault

Asymmetry Index " or they are different things?

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I've been reading a couple threads where the group has helped

> > interpret measurements. I was hoping to get the same thing so we

> > can make the most educated decision as to if/when to get a band. My

> > son had his free consult with the Paramus office of CT 3

> > weeks ago. At that time, his measurements were as follows:

> >

> > Cranial Vault Asymmetry: 15 mm

> > Mid-Face Asymmetry: 6 mm

> > Skull-Base Asymmetry: 5 mm

> > Cephalic Index: 84.2 (2.1 standard deviation)

> >

> > Most people who look at him don't see the flat head or the

> > asymmetry, but now that it's been pointed out to me, I can

> > definitely see that his ears are out of alignment, bossing on his

> > right forehead etc. I think the ears, other facial assymetry

> > concerns us the most, since I don't think that will resolve on its

> > own.

> >

> > As an aside, for anyone in the North Jersey area who has seen Dr.

> > Podda at St. ph's in for their Cranial Facial clinic,

> > would you share your experience and opinion (i.e. how much time did

> > he spend looking at your child, did he recommend DOC Band treatment,

> > did you find it valuable, would you recommend this for another

> > parent looking for 'expert' advice, etc.)? I understand he does this

> > in conjunction with Paramus CT, which I find concerning.. . Again,

> > just considering all possible avenues...

> >

> > Thanks in advance,

> > - (mother of , 5 1/2 months, right tort/plagio)

> >

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