Re: What's the best a helmet can do?

June 27, 2009

I hope I'm right about the rsi - I really don't want to make you cry. I looked

at sydney's scan numbers, and hers went down, and I know that her asymmetry

improved slightly. There is some margin of error in the numbers from scans and

also from hand measurements. So small changes don't necessarily mean the head is

getting worse - they are often just measurements errors. I know that for the

most part cranial tech doesn't even measure - they just go by appearance.

Measurements are definitely not the most important thing.

Some orthos and doctors don't think brachy is a problem if asymmetry is low. I'm

not sure why, but it is fairly common. Maybe your ortho is in this camp. But if

he's willing to work with you that might be okay. One thing is that the orthos

usually charge a flat fee for banding, and don't charge for adjustments. Maybe

your ortho doesn't want to spend time since he's not getting paid more for more

visits. I don't know your ortho at all, but just trying to guess what he might

be thinking.

I recommend taking pictures of his head now, and in two weeks. Also if you have

pictures look back and see if you can tell the difference. His asymmetry numbers

don't sound too bad, but not sure why they went from 6 to 10. I think that is

what you mean when you wrote 6 and .10 - is that 6 mm and .10 cm (10 mm)?

What kind of band do you have?

-christine

sydney, 3 yrs, starband grad

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> > > > 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

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