Cranial orthosis

pediatric

We live in a time in which we pay great attention to the health and appearance of our children. We are aware that society likes to stigmatize an individual from a very early age, especially often if the particularity is visually obvious. Plagiocephaly is one of the visible deformities and if it is not treated, it follows a person for the rest of his life. It is by no means pleasant if a girl, or later in adulthood, a woman cannot have the hairstyle she wants. Last but not least, it is not pleasant for men either, especially in mature years, when baldness appears, or when he decides to have a short haircut or even a shaved head. In the case of uncorrected plagiocephaly, many people cannot afford it, as it attracts too many strange looks. Problems can also arise when wearing glasses due to facial asymmetry. The next problem is sports helmets that do not fit properly on the head. These are just a few problems that can appear in early childhood and last a lifetime. Dealing with the question "what did I do wrong for my baby to have a breech head?" is irrelevant, since the causes can be different, but the parents (at least the majority) did not consciously create the conditions for the development of the deformity. It is important for parents to recognize the problem and, if possible, take action. An option for correction is a head orthosis - a helmet. This method of correction is successful and well-established in the world, and is a constant practice of reputable children's clinics. The orthotic helmet should be worn as much as possible. For maximum effect, babies usually wear it 21-23 hours a day.