Re: 8 mm difference from diagonal to diagonal

[Guest guest]

We had a similar situation and although one of the dr's said the same thing and we were relieved, we knew deep down it didn't change the fact that his head was flat. What helped me make our final decision to go forward with getting our son the helmet was that I didn't want to look back and regret not doing something. My son has been in his helmet for almost 3 weeks and it's been great so far. As apprehensive as I was with getting him one, we are very happy that we didJamiSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: " B" <blakesq@...>Sender: Plagiocephaly Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:55:36 -0000<Plagiocephaly >Reply Plagiocephaly Subject: 8 mm difference from diagonal to diagonal hi, just got back from having our 7.5 month old boy checked out for plagiocephaly. The technician (Hanger Prosthetics) said he had a mild to moderate case, with an 8 millimeter difference between the diagonal measurements of his head. We asked if his son had the same measurement would he get the helmet, he said no, but that he is pretty conservative. our baby's head is looking better and better as time goes by without any treatment. We are leaning towards not doing the Hanger Helmet. Any other thoughts? Are we doing the right thing? Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

ly, I would do the helmet. This is about where our younger son

was, and we did a helmet. Although I think my son looked worse than

the measurements indicated. You can get a lot of improvement with a

helmet.

My older son was most likely under 8 mm, but he was never measured. He

is 5.5 years old and still with very mild plagio. We didn't consider

his head after infancy until my toddler's plagio. Now that my toddler

has improved in his helmet, I see the older boy's plagio and it is

worse than a vast majority of his friends. I still don't think I would

have put a helmet on him, but I wished we knew more to reposition and

try alternative treatments. We had my older son evaluated, and his

neck muscles are being affected from resting his head on the flat

area. So, it would be better if he didn't have it.

-Kathy, mom to 24 months, 5.5 years

B wrote:

hi, just got back from having our 7.5 month old boy checked out

for plagiocephaly. The technician (Hanger Prosthetics) said he had a

mild to moderate case, with an 8 millimeter difference between the

diagonal measurements of his head. We asked if his son had the same

measurement would he get the helmet, he said no, but that he is pretty

conservative. our baby's head is looking better and better as time goes

by without any treatment. We are leaning towards not doing the Hanger

Helmet. Any other thoughts? Are we doing the right thing? Thanks.

[Guest guest]

The other thing to consider is how does the child's head look? If it looks

fine, then I wouldn't worry about it. We went from 20.8 to 10.8 and my son's

head look really good. But, it you really look at it, it isn't " perfect " but

may may stop because it doesn't look bad.

> >

> >

> > hi, just got back from having our 7.5 month old boy checked out for

> > plagiocephaly. The technician (Hanger Prosthetics) said he had a mild

> > to moderate case, with an 8 millimeter difference between the diagonal

> > measurements of his head. We asked if his son had the same measurement

> > would he get the helmet, he said no, but that he is pretty

> > conservative. our baby's head is looking better and better as time

> > goes by without any treatment. We are leaning towards not doing the

> > Hanger Helmet. Any other thoughts? Are we doing the right thing? Thanks.

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks all. A couple of months ago, his head looked noticeably flat on one side

of the back of his head. However, it has been looking better and better on its

own. Today, at the appointment, the technician asked us how bad we thought our

baby's head looked and we both gave it a 1-2 (with zero being perfect, and 5

being worst). By the way, the technician measured my head and told me i had a 3

mm difference.

>

> The other thing to consider is how does the child's head look? If it looks

fine, then I wouldn't worry about it. We went from 20.8 to 10.8 and my son's

head look really good. But, it you really look at it, it isn't " perfect " but

may may stop because it doesn't look bad.

>

[Guest guest]

Although be sure to look at the child in the bath or with short hair.

My older son's longer, thicker hair hid it as a toddler. So, we were

under the false impression that his head had rounded out and we forgot

about it. I was in for a bit of a shock recently when he got a shorter

hair cut at age 5.5. His plagio is not that bad, but more visible with

short hair. With my toddler I've decided the more treatment, the safer.

Best,

Kathy, mom to 24 months and 5.5 years

ramonafe wrote:

The other thing to consider is how does the child's head look? If

it looks fine, then I wouldn't worry about it. We went from 20.8 to

10.8 and my son's head look really good. But, it you really look at it,

it isn't "perfect" but may may stop because it doesn't look bad.

> >

> >

> > hi, just got back from having our 7.5 month old boy checked

out for

> > plagiocephaly. The technician (Hanger Prosthetics) said he

had a mild

> > to moderate case, with an 8 millimeter difference between the

diagonal

> > measurements of his head. We asked if his son had the same

measurement

> > would he get the helmet, he said no, but that he is pretty

> > conservative. our baby's head is looking better and better as

time

> > goes by without any treatment. We are leaning towards not

doing the

> > Hanger Helmet. Any other thoughts? Are we doing the right

thing? Thanks.

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

My son is 4 months old and I am in a similar situation. My son has a 10mm diagonal difference, however when measuring him, he moves so much, that I don't think the orthotist is getting an accurate measurement. We also go to Hanger and I also asked the orthotist what he would do if it was his child and he just kept saying that it was up to the parents. I don't think he would, but of course, they are trying to stay in business so he would not tell me that he wouldn't. We are having to pay out of pocket so we're still trying to reposition and hope for some change.

From: "jrein23@..." <jrein23@...>Plagiocephaly Sent: Tue, June 22, 2010 12:14:54 PMSubject: Re: 8 mm difference from diagonal to diagonal

We had a similar situation and although one of the dr's said the same thing and we were relieved, we knew deep down it didn't change the fact that his head was flat. What helped me make our final decision to go forward with getting our son the helmet was that I didn't want to look back and regret not doing something. My son has been in his helmet for almost 3 weeks and it's been great so far. As apprehensive as I was with getting him one, we are very happy that we didJami Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From: " B" <blakesqhotmail (DOT) com>

Sender: Plagiocephaly

Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:55:36 -0000

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ReplyPlagiocephaly

Subject: 8 mm difference from diagonal to diagonal

hi, just got back from having our 7.5 month old boy checked out for plagiocephaly. The technician (Hanger Prosthetics) said he had a mild to moderate case, with an 8 millimeter difference between the diagonal measurements of his head. We asked if his son had the same measurement would he get the helmet, he said no, but that he is pretty conservative. our baby's head is looking better and better as time goes by without any treatment. We are leaning towards not doing the Hanger Helmet. Any other thoughts? Are we doing the right thing? Thanks.

[Guest guest]

It is quite possible that the measurement is not accurate if the baby moved a lot. So, then you are stuck with going with how you feel it looks. If it bothers you and you can afford the helmet, then I would go ahead.

My own personal belief is that we have come to rely too much on measurements anyway. Pictures can say a lot more, especially if provided in several different angles.

But, the real test is the real life look to the head. If things look significantly off, then they probably are, regardless of the number that they got.

Also, I have to say that it is probably hard for an ortho to say what they would do until in that situation themselves. I have find that my perspective about some things has changed once I am dealing with them in my own children. That is one thing that I liked about my ortho - she had a baby of her own that wore a STARband. She had been there herself and could probably really answer the question. So, I guess I respect an ortho that won't answer because he probably realizes that it is hard to know until you have been there yourself.

From: Rutledge <crutledge92@...>Plagiocephaly Sent: Sat, June 26, 2010 3:43:37 AMSubject: Re: 8 mm difference from diagonal to diagonal

My son is 4 months old and I am in a similar situation. My son has a 10mm diagonal difference, however when measuring him, he moves so much, that I don't think the orthotist is getting an accurate measurement. We also go to Hanger and I also asked the orthotist what he would do if it was his child and he just kept saying that it was up to the parents. I don't think he would, but of course, they are trying to stay in business so he would not tell me that he wouldn't. We are having to pay out of pocket so we're still trying to reposition and hope for some change.

From: "jrein23aol (DOT) com" <jrein23aol (DOT) com>PlagiocephalySent: Tue, June 22, 2010 12:14:54 PMSubject: Re: 8 mm difference from diagonal to diagonal

We had a similar situation and although one of the dr's said the same thing and we were relieved, we knew deep down it didn't change the fact that his head was flat. What helped me make our final decision to go forward with getting our son the helmet was that I didn't want to look back and regret not doing something. My son has been in his helmet for almost 3 weeks and it's been great so far. As apprehensive as I was with getting him one, we are very happy that we didJami Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From: " B" <blakesqhotmail (DOT) com>

Sender: Plagiocephaly

Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:55:36 -0000

<Plagiocephaly>

ReplyPlagiocephaly

Subject: 8 mm difference from diagonal to diagonal

hi, just got back from having our 7.5 month old boy checked out for plagiocephaly. The technician (Hanger Prosthetics) said he had a mild to moderate case, with an 8 millimeter difference between the diagonal measurements of his head. We asked if his son had the same measurement would he get the helmet, he said no, but that he is pretty conservative. our baby's head is looking better and better as time goes by without any treatment. We are leaning towards not doing the Hanger Helmet. Any other thoughts? Are we doing the right thing? Thanks.