What's the best a helmet can do?

June 25, 2009

I have been struggling with the ortho where I go because he believes my son

doesn't really need a helmet. His CI was 92 percent which qualified him. He

originally told me his assymetry was 6mm and the last time he told me it was

..10, which makes no sense if I still notice one ear pushed more forward in pics

and when I look at him. He has been in a helmet for 7 weeks and I notice no

difference at all. I'm so frustrated. He goes for a scan tomorrow and I know he

is going to brush me off like the last time. What should I do? Do u think the

helmet could still help him or is his condition too minimal? Has anyone gotten

better results?

Thanks

Son is Aiden 8 months

June 26, 2009

It's sad to say that it sounds like you're working with an ortho that just

really doesn't care about treating your son effectively. I think the 92% brachy

measurement definitely qualifies him for a helmet (low to mid 80s would be

" normal " these days) and you should be able to see improvement there, if the

ortho is doing what he needs to do. 6mm of assym is mild, but at 8 months old,

you should still see improvement in that number as well, as long as he's growing

at a good pace. I don't think I would give up on the helmet as much as I would

give up on that ortho. Who wants to work with someone that is negative and not

taking your concerns seriously? Is he the only ortho in that office? Is it

possible to get a second opinion from anyone?

Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Jordan-5

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> I have been struggling with the ortho where I go because he believes my son