remolding bands do not have adequate coverage over and around the ears and therefore allow growth in the bulg- ing area, adding to its deformation. In contrast, we point to Orthomerica (Orlando, FL), which offers a wide variety of solutions, including: • STARband: This design is for all cases except scaphocephaly, where the head has a long, nar- row shape. The band is made of a plastic shell and a 1/2" (12.7- mm) foam liner. The orthotist sees the baby every two weeks and possibly more often during periods of rapid growth and may shave additional material out of the band to allow more space in the areas of fl atness. The side and top openings make it a lightweight and easy to apply orthosis.
• STARlight Bivalve: This design was originally created to treat infants with scaphocephaly. The mold to make this ortho- sis is usually altered to allow more space along the sides of the infant’s head for additional growth, but it can also be altered to handle other head shapes. It is made from clear plastic with a front and back shell held in place at the top. It also has a Vel- cro strap that fastens at the back of the orthosis. The clear mate- rial enables visualization of the areas of total contact and space, and can be modifi ed with a heat gun to accommodate growth in specifi c areas.
• STARlight Band: This orthosis is made of clear plastic, and has side and top openings similar to the STARband. It is an extremely lightweight band, and is ben- efi cial for very young babies,
or for an infant who may need another orthosis for a short period of time until he or she is rolling or sitting up independently. This band can be heat-molded to accommodate growth.
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