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Description
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The
Clarren Helmet Cranial Remolding Orthosis
The
Clarren Helmet from Orthomerica is a custom cranial remolding orthosis
used to treat mild to severe deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly
and other head shape deformities in infants 6-18 months of age. This design
was created by Sterling Clarren MD, who published the first study in 1979
on the use of a cranial remolding orthosis to manage head shape deformities
in infants with plagiocephaly and torticollis. The orthosis can be used
for non-operative or for post-operative indications. Application and removal
of the orthosis is facilitated by the looser fit, making it a good solution
for protection, continued remolding post-operatively or over a shunt.
| • | The Clarren Helmet can be fabricated from a positive modified cast, unmodified cast, or a scan of the infant's head using the STARscanner. |
| • | The Clarren Helmet provides total contact over the prominent areas of the skull and leaves a void over the flattened areas to facilitate more normal skull symmetry. |
| • | Treatment generally takes 3-4 months, but varies depending on the patient's age and severity of cranial asymmetry. |
| • | Clinical consultation is available through Orthomerica's staff of ABC certified orthotists. |
| • | STARband literature is available for practitioners, referring physicians, patient families, and caregivers. |
The STARscanner Laser Data Acquisition System
| Designs: | |
| • | STARband™ |
| • | STARlight™ Side Opening Band |
| • | STARlight™ Bivalved |
| • | STARlight™ Cap |
| • | The Clarren Helmet |
| Cranial Remolding Information: | |
| • | Frequently Asked Questions by Parents |
| • | Frequently Asked Questions by Orthotists |
| • | “All About Plagiocephaly”, an online parent's support group |
| Case Studies | |
| • | Orthomerica's All Star Team of Cranial Remolding Graduates |
| Available Seminars: | |
| • | STARband Cranial Remolding Orthoses |
| Downloads: | |
| • | STAR Family Brochure |
| • | Cranial Remolding Clinical Report |
| • | STAR Family Wall Chart |
| • | Caregiver's Guide |
| • | Clinical Guide |
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| • | Repositioning Guide (English) |
| • | Repositioning Guide (Spanish) |
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| • | Tummy Time Tools for Repositioning- English |
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