Welcome. We just went to Cranial Tech and I basically had my mind
made up that if they said he'd benefit from banding that we'd band
(although that was a 2nd consult...first at 3 months, second at 6.5
months...head shape stayed the exact same based on measurements)
Lisa
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>
> Hi, everybody,
>
> My son's pediatrician is recommending a helmet for my almost-5-
month
> old. I want to see a specialist first to get a second opinion
> (although I agree that my son does have an issue) and am wondering
> which type of doctor is best to see. In general it seems like
most
> people see a craniofacial surgeon. I have an appointment with the
> ped's referral tomorrow. This guy is board-certified in
orthotics,
> prosthetics, and pediatrics and specializes in developmental
> biomechanics, modeling of bones, and re-shaping work with
children.
> He sounds like he could be good, but my only concern is that his
focus
> is not just cranial, but bones in general.
>
> I am in Queens, NY and have been reading your discussion about
Hanger
> in Long Island. My ped recommended Ortho Medical Products, also
in
> Long Island. Does anyone know about them?
>
> Thanks!
> Shana
>
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