The STAR Family—A Galaxy of Cranial Remolding Orthoses
The
STAR family of cranial remolding orthoses is used to treat deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, scaphocephaly and other head shape deformities
in infants 3—18 months of age. Thousands of infants have been successfully
treated with the STARband, which was the first cranial orthosis available
to practitioners across the United States with FDA clearance in 2000.
Orthomerica applied for and received FDA clearance in 2002 for the STARlight
designs and the Clarren Helmet. These orthoses can be used to effectively
manage a broad spectrum of head shape deformities and clinical indications.
The Clarren Helmet was designed by Sterling Clarren, MD, and has been
used successfully for 23 years. Dr. Clarren developed the first cranial
remolding orthosis and treatment protocols for orthotic care, and published
the results in 1979.
Orthomerica's All Star Team of Cranial Remolding Graduates
“All About Plagiocephaly”, an online parent's support group
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery published a clinical study entitled "Comparison of Infant Head Shape Changes in Deformational Plagiocephaly Following Treatment With A Cranial Remolding Orthosis Using a Non-invavsive Laser Shape Digitizer" in their November 2006 issue. This peer-reviewed, scientific study documents the efficacy of Cranial Remolding Orthosis treatment using the STARscanner. Read the clinical study. The American Academy of Pediatrics published a clinical report entitled "Prevention and Management of Positional Skull Deformities in Infants" in their July 2003 issue of Pediatrics, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Read the clinical report. |
| 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 |
| STARscanner | |
| • | The STARscanner Laser Data Acquisition System |
| • | Find a STARscanner facility |
| Case Studies | |
| • | Orthomerica's All Star Team of Cranial Remolding Graduates |
| Available Seminars: | |
| • | Online Cranial Education Course for Clinicians |
| • | 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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| • | STARband FDA Letter |
| For Providers : | |
| • | Additional Training |
| • | STAR™ Family of Cranial Remolding Orthoses Order Form |
| • | Two-Piece Casting Technique for STAR™ Family of Cranial Remolding Orthoses |
