FREE CRANIAL HELMET PRE-SCREENING CLINIC TUNTS DOES YOUR INFANT SHOW SIGNS OF A MISSHAPED HEAD? av Infants between the ages of 3 12 months are at risk for plagiocepphaly, a flat spot on the back or side of a baby's head. Treatment of plagiocephaly is achieved through use of a cranial remolding orthosis, also known as a band or helmet If you are concerned about your baby's head shape, Hanger Clinic is offering a pre-screening by our specialists to determine the necessity of a cranial remolding orthosis. Information will be relayed to your pediatrician for further review regardingJANUARY 7.2019 the necessity of a reshaping helmet. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 270-554-0100 HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BABY NEEDS TREATMENT? Plagiocephaly is usually easy for parents to notice. Typically, the back of the child's head is flattened on one side. There is usually less hair on that part of the baby's head. When looking down at the baby's head, the ear on the flattened side may be pushed forward. In severe cases, the heac might bulge on the side opposite from the flattening, and the forehead may be uneven. f torticollis is the cause, the neck, jaw, and 4645 Village Square Drive Suite J Paducah, KY 42001 face may be uneven as well. All insurances accepted. A cranial remolding orthosis is proven to effectively treat irregular head shape conditions. As your child grows, the cranial helmet provides a symmetrical space into which your child's head will grow, gently shaping the skull over time. For more information, please visit HangerClinic.com/ CranialAsymmetry Hanger Facebook.com/HangerNews Twitter.com/HangerNews Instagram.com/HangerNews CLINIC Empowering Human Potential YouTube.com/HangerNews 1-877-4HANGER HangerClinic.com EmpoweringAmputees.org 2018 Hanger Clinic