Description
Product Type:
Head prosthesis
Indications:
- Premature ossification of the cranial sutures (craniosynostosis)
- Position-related cranial deformities (plagiocephaly)
The indication for surgical correction arises from possible neurological symptoms such as headaches, visual disturbances or accompanying developmental disorders and/or from the physiognomically conspicuous aspect, which can lead to serious psychological symptoms later in life.
Description:
Definition: Craniosynostosis (premature closure of the cranial sutures)
The term craniosynostosis describes an early closure of the cranial sutures (sutures), which can lead to abnormal skull growth and thus to a skull deformity on the one hand and to a developmental disorder in the child due to the resulting lack of space for the brain on the other. Craniosynostosis is a congenital malformation and becomes visible at an early age. The extent of the cranial deformity depends on the affected cranial sutures, the time of their occurrence and the possible compensation of sutures that have not yet closed. It can also lead to accompanying deformities of the facial skull.
Definition: Plagiocephaly (non-synostotic head deformity)
Plagiocephaly is a widespread postnatal occipital asymmetry (positional flattening of the back of the head).
Since the 1990s, recommendations for supine positioning for infants have been made worldwide. This has led to an increased incidence of cranial deformities. The most common abnormality is the unilaterally flattened occiput. Other external influences, such as the birth process, constriction in the womb during multiple births, etc. can also lead to a skull deformity.
Initially, attempts are made to achieve an improvement through repositioning and physiotherapeutic measures. In the case of very pronounced deformities (asymmetry of the forehead, facial asymmetry, displacement of the ears), a head prosthesis may be necessary for further treatment.
Timing of helmet therapy:
A head prosthesis should not be used before the child is six months old in order not to overstrain the neck and throat muscles. After the twelfth month of life, the effect of a head prosthesis diminishes as the skull bone becomes firmer. The ideal period for therapy is therefore between the sixth and twelfth month of life.
Treatment with a head prosthesis:
If a doctor has prescribed a head prosthesis, an exact model of the head must first be made. The plaster cast is subsequently processed in such a way that the skull is given the necessary space to grow symmetrically. After a short familiarization period, the helmet is worn all day. As a rule, the helmet is tolerated very well by the children and does not cause any discomfort. The fit is checked at regular intervals and readjusted if necessary.
Price (without guarantee):
The price is available on request from the manufacturer / distributor.
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