YOUR FREE ASSESSMENT
An examination of the infant skull is essential to differentiate deformational skull shape abnormalities from deformities secondary to craniosynostosis. Our clinics use hand held scanners to capture fast and accurate scans of your infant head shape. The Spectra scanner is a non-contact laser data acquisition system used by leading physicians, hospitals and treatment centres throughout the world, including ours.
We are pleased to offer an initial examination to families at no charge.
WHAT IS CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS?
The clinicians at ROKband Paediatric Headshape Clinics have all received specialized training to recognize Craniosynostosis. Craniosynostosis is the premature closure of one or more cranial sutures. Craniosynostosis causes restriction of growth at the suture and abnormal growth perpendicular to the fused suture. Early referral to a specialist is always recommended. There are different types of craniosynostosis, including: sagittal, coronal, metopic and lambdoid. Infants diagnosed with craniosynostosis usually require surgery and should be referred immediately to a paediatric neurosurgeon or craniofacial specialist for further evaluation and treatment. Early diagnosis is vital. Endoscopic surgeries are often recommended before three months of age.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CLINICIAN
The following are useful questions to ask wherever you decide to seek treatment for baby.
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What is the difference between the 3 x different head shape asymmetries?
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What kind of asymmetry does my baby have? How does this compare to normal baby head shape?
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How do you measure my baby’s head shape and what does the severity scale mean?
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What kind of treatment does your clinic adopt and what types of head band options are available?
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How does your clinic bands compare to other options available?
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How often will my baby have to wear the band?
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Are there any other parents or caregivers I can connect who have been through a similar process? What are the expected outcomes?
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How should I keep the band clean?
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What forms do I need to complete for financing?
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What should I do if my paediatrician doesn’t recommend treatment?
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How do I work out if my insurance covers the treatment and what is the process for application?
Once we have a carried out an assessment of your baby’s head shape we discuss and agree on the the best available treatment for you and your family.