Re: Starband vs. Cranial Tech-DOC band

[Guest guest]

We had the same issue with our insurance (UHC). When we went to the Starband

clinic, I was already sold on the Doc band and was pretty sure they weren't

going to change my mind. After our consult, both my husband and I were very

impressed with the Starband product. I had read that both products are

considered to be the best but that it really depends on the orthotist.

Our daughter got her Starband (for brachy) in December and will be finished with

it within the next few weeks. Her head is already to 87% but we are trying to

capture one more growth spurt. We have been very pleased with the product and

have had absolutely no issues with it. Our appointments are typically every 3

weeks.

The major winning factor for us is that the Starband uses the Starscanner

instead of moldings. The scanner takes about 2 seconds and then you have a 3D

image to compare to. In my opinion, the Starscanner offers more consistent

measuring because the human error is taken out. The other nice thing about the

Starband is that it is made for long term growth so it would be very abnormal to

outgrow the starband.

Hope this helps,

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> I know this question has circulated before, but just throwing it out again:

> my BCBS won't cover the DOC, but will cover StarBand. I did the free

> evaluation with Cranial Tech in ndale, VA and was pleased with the

> service. I read up on the DOC band and it does seem to be the best product,

> but if Starband can do the same at a considerable cost savings, then we'll

> give it a try. Just wanted to see if anyone had good (or less than

> desirable) results with Starband.

>

[Guest guest]

We went with Star over in Columbia. We noticed an improvement after a week. I

can't say that that Doc band is the best, but we are pleased with Star over in

Columbia, MD. We saved a bundle and were happy that we didn't need to purchase

two bands.

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> I know this question has circulated before, but just throwing it out again:

> my BCBS won't cover the DOC, but will cover StarBand. I did the free

> evaluation with Cranial Tech in ndale, VA and was pleased with the

> service. I read up on the DOC band and it does seem to be the best product,

> but if Starband can do the same at a considerable cost savings, then we'll

> give it a try. Just wanted to see if anyone had good (or less than

> desirable) results with Starband.

>

[Guest guest]

We chose to go with STARband through Hanger here in Milwaukee, WI even though we

have a CT not far away at all from us either. The STARband was mostly covered by

our insurance as well so that was a perk. Our orthotist was wonderful and we

were very happy with the product. My daughter was in her STARband for 6 weeks

starting at 5.5 months for plagio of 11mm and went down to 0mm!! So we were very

happy with our results and highly recommend them I think a lot does depend on

your orthotist though, make sure they are experienced in this area. Good luck!

- Meg, mom to Lucy 21months, STARband grad 1/09

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> I know this question has circulated before, but just throwing it out again:

> my BCBS won't cover the DOC, but will cover StarBand. I did the free

> evaluation with Cranial Tech in ndale, VA and was pleased with the

> service. I read up on the DOC band and it does seem to be the best product,

> but if Starband can do the same at a considerable cost savings, then we'll

> give it a try. Just wanted to see if anyone had good (or less than

> desirable) results with Starband.

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