Re: helmet making facial assymetry worse

[Guest guest]

I think I'm reading your posts out of order, sorry about that! But I think I got

it now. Basically he's only got 1mm of improvement wearing it for 2 months

already. I think I still need to know his age. I'm not really sure what the

posterior/anterior measurements mean, but if you think it's holding on the wrong

side of his prominent forehead, it should be pretty easy to see. At least with

my son's DOCBand, you could see it pressed up to his bossed side, and there was

visible space between his forehead and the foam on the flatter side. If things

aren't going well, I would try to get a second opinion, and you can even call

Orthomerica (the makers of the STARBand) directly and ask them questions. I know

people have had second bands made because the first one didn't fit properly, but

I guess the first hurdle is finding someone who will take your concerns

seriously.

Good luck!

Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Jordan-5

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> my son had 10mm of assymetry all together, now its down to 9mm after 2 months.

he is .95 for posterior and started at .89, but he has gotten worse in the

anterior he went from .89 to .87. it looks like he has no growth restriction on

the protruding side of his forehead, and some on his lower side. the orthotist

disagrees and says the helmet fits fine but i see it everyday and know how it

shifts. i think the orthotists have adjusted the helmet way too much, and we

should get a new one. anyone have similar experience?

>

[Guest guest]

our first band didn't fit at all well and ultimately we ended up going with another company. my advice would be to take photos to share with your orthotist and seek a second opinion elsewhere. a second opinion never hurt anyone! good luck!!

hollymum to 10-month-old twins: alex (in docband since 1/05/09) and max (no band required)On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 7:51 PM, <nwilkens2275@...> wrote:

I think I'm reading your posts out of order, sorry about that! But I think I got it now. Basically he's only got 1mm of improvement wearing it for 2 months already. I think I still need to know his age. I'm not really sure what the posterior/anterior measurements mean, but if you think it's holding on the wrong side of his prominent forehead, it should be pretty easy to see. At least with my son's DOCBand, you could see it pressed up to his bossed side, and there was visible space between his forehead and the foam on the flatter side. If things aren't going well, I would try to get a second opinion, and you can even call Orthomerica (the makers of the STARBand) directly and ask them questions. I know people have had second bands made because the first one didn't fit properly, but I guess the first hurdle is finding someone who will take your concerns seriously.

Good luck!

Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Jordan-5

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> my son had 10mm of assymetry all together, now its down to 9mm after 2 months. he is .95 for posterior and started at .89, but he has gotten worse in the anterior he went from .89 to .87. it looks like he has no growth restriction on the protruding side of his forehead, and some on his lower side. the orthotist disagrees and says the helmet fits fine but i see it everyday and know how it shifts. i think the orthotists have adjusted the helmet way too much, and we should get a new one. anyone have similar experience?

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