Restorative Cranial Helmets
At Restorative P&O, we understand that having a baby with an irregular head shape can be alarming, but don’t fret it is treatable. Our Pediatric Orthotics care philosophy is that children should be treated as children, regardless of their age or status. We care for kids like family; our experienced clinicians are parents too and will take a kid-centered approach to treatment and communication for our patients. For more than two decades, we have diligently fit babies in Middle Tennessee with high-quality cranial helmets and would love to assist your baby, too.
Not every child’s head shape looks precisely the same. But as kids grow, a misshapen head could be a sign of a condition that needs cranial helmet therapy to rectify. Deformational plagiocephaly refers to the occurrence of an asymmetrical head. If your child is diagnosed with scaphocephaly, brachycephaly or deformational plagiocephaly and is less than one year old, cranial remolding helmets may be prescribed to adjust the shape of your baby’s head.
However, cranial helmets must be prescribed by a licensed doctor. It is crucial to note that not all children are candidates for cranial helmets, and it is essential to discuss with your physician. At Restorative P & O, we offer a free consultation with a Certified and Licensed Orthotist, should you wish to learn more or determine if a cranial remolding helmet would be beneficial for your baby.
Restorative Cranial Helmets
At Restorative P&O, we understand that having a baby with an irregular head shape can be alarming, but don’t fret it is treatable. Our pediatric prosthetic care philosophy is that children should be treated as children, regardless of their age or status. We care for kids like family; our experienced clinicians are parents too and will take a kid-centered approach to treatment and communication for our patients. For more than two decades, we have diligently fitted babies in Middle Tennessee with high-quality cranial helmets and would love to assist your baby, too.
Not every child’s head shape looks precisely the same. But as kids grow, a misshapen head could be a signal of a condition that needs cranial helmet therapy to rectify. Deformational plagiocephaly refers to the occurrence of an asymmetrical head-shape or a misshapen. If your child is diagnosed with scaphocephaly, brachycephaly or deformational plagiocephaly and is less than one year old, cranial helmets remolding may be prescribed to adjust the shape of your baby’s head.
However, cranial helmets must be prescribed by a licensed doctor. It is crucial to note that all children are candidates for cranial helmets, and it is essential to discuss with your physician. Besides, children who have undergone the endoscopy process to rectify craniosynostosis will normally be prescribed cranial after surgery to further adjust the shape of their head.
We are the leading provider of 3D printed cranial remolding orthosis in Middle Tennessee.
At Restorative P&O, we utilize a state-of-the-art, 3D cranial scanner that will allow for more accurate and breathable cranial remolding helmets. We provide scans throughout all our locations in Middle Tennessee, and we can provide your therapists or physicians treatment progress of your baby’s head shape improvement. Your baby will wear the orthosis for a few months allowing the head to gently correct as it grows. Treatment has a high success rate and only takes between 3 to 6 months.
With our high-tech scanning technology, we can:
- Only one helmet for the entire treatment.
- Capture image without casting
- Offer detailed print-outs that monitor your baby’s progress
- Develop each child a custom helmet that can be tweaked easily as the treatment progresses.
Download Your Free Cranial Helmet Guide
We are committed to assisting you make an informed decision for your child. Every child is unique and it is crucial to us that you obtain the assistance you require and deserve. If you opt to partner with us or another provider, our detailed guide will assist you take the essential steps to identify your optimal solution. Kindly fill out the form below and we will offer you a free guide instantly.
Assess
A thorough review of your child’s head shape is done during the initial visit at Restorative P&O. It is also during this stage that measurements are taken.
Craft
Our experienced pediatric orthotist will carefully assess your child’s needs and customize each cranial helmet to ensure a comfortable fit and optimal correction.
Adjust and Correct
Care givers or parents can return with the child after a few days for delivery of cranial helmets. During this visit, our experts spend time optimizing the fit of your helmet and offering care/wear instructions and address any concerns that arise.
Follow-Up Visits
Follow-up visits are essential to our cranial helmet treatment success. They help us to check on head growth and document progress. We modify the helmets to ensure that they fit properly on your baby’s head.
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