Guest guest Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 My son Garrett was diagnosed with plagiocephaly. He was a preemie, 2 months early, and spent 8 weeks in the NICU. He is now 7 months old and doing great otherwise! Here's my issue... we were sent to Physical Therapy first for his torticollis. He is doing better with his neck range of motion and all. He still has the flat spot on the back of his head, therefore affecting the right side of his head, making that ear and forehead more prominent. From PT, we were sent to an Orthopedist for evaluation for a band. They stated that based on the measurements, he is in the severe category, so he needs to have a band. However, I went to Shriner's with him yesterday for a 2nd opinion/treatment options for the torticollis. The doctor there is a spinal surgeon as well. His neck bones and all are great, it's the neck muscles. And, the doctor thinks that with continued PT/OT his ead will continue to do better without a band. So now I am CONFUSED!!!!!! All the what ifs? are floating through my head... do I band him or not? what if I don't and he has a funny shaped head forever? I need some advice from mommies who have been through this PLEASE!!!!!! =) Thank You!!!!! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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