Cranial orthosis

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The Boston Band cranial helmet was developed in conjunction with specialists in cranio-facial (plastic surgery) and pediatric neurology as a simple and effective solution to the problem of positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly. What is a Cranial Helmet? A cranial helmet, also called a cranial remolding orthosis (CRO), is a corrective helmet used for the treatment of deformational plagiocephaly or flat-head syndrome. The cranial helmet acts as a mold for the infant's head, restricting further asymmetric growth and guiding the flattened areas to grow into the empty space of the helmet in a normal, rounded fashion. The Boston Band is a lightweight orthosis made from a cast impression or a 3D scan of the infant’s head. It is made of a plastic shell lined with polyethylene foam that provides a pathway for the infant’s head to grow into a more symmetrical shape. Benefits of the Boston Band The Boston Band technique was developed for one simple reason: we believed it was possible to build a better solution providing better results than existing options. There are many other types of cranial remolding helmets available, but our experience was that they required a tremendous number of follow-up appointments and results were slow to achieve. The Boston Band has proven results, with features including: Above average patient results: on average, an infant with plagiocephaly requires just 10-14 weeks in the Boston Band compared to the 4-6 months advertised by other devices Pre-cut void ensures continued relief over the flattened area between appointments A unique, multi-layer foam system allows for easy adjustment as the infant grows