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Description
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The
STARband™ Cranial Remolding Orthosis
The
STARband from Orthomerica is a custom cranial remolding orthosis used
to treat deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and other head shape
deformities in infants 3-18 months of age. Orthomerica’s STARband
was the first FDA cleared cranial orthosis available to orthotists for
use in their own practices. Thousands of infants have been successfully
treated with the STARband cranial remolding orthosis since its introduction.
Orthomerica offers its customers unprecedented support and expertise with
a staff of skilled technicians, an on-site certified orthotist, and two
clinical education managers.
| • | STARbands can be fabricated from a positive modified cast, unmodified cast, or a scan of the infant’s head using the STARscanner. |
| • | The STARband 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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