ECA :: Orthotic Cranioplasty

Orthotic Cranioplasty

Infinite Technologies is proud to bring Orthotic "helmet" molding to the pediatric patients of the east coast through its subsidiary practice Eastern Cranial Affiliates.

Advantages of Orthotic Cranioplasty

Reduced Cranial and Facial Asymmetry
Reduction of Ear Asymmetry
Improved Self Image Later in Life
Reduced Need of Surgical Intervention
Reduced Risk of jaw related disorders

Who Is a Candidate?

Children Between 3 and 18 months old
Enlargement of One/More Cranial Quadrants
Visually Apparent Facial Asymmetry
Children with shortened Cranial Length
Children with neck muscle asymmetry

Early Detection = Greater Success

Growth Rate Determines Correction.
Ideal Age to Begin is 3-6 months.
Younger Children Experience the Greatest Success and Quickest Rate of Correction.
Correction loses efficiency as the child ages.
Treatment Time increases dramatically after 10 months.

What About Repositioning (Won't it Correct on Its Own)?

Many people feel that an asymmetrical head will correct on its own, no matter the age of the child. While in many children below six (6) months of age we see some seft-correction (20%-25%), primarily as hair grows, we forget about it.

Studies show that self-correction occurs:

Approximately 10% of children older than 5 and 1/2 months.
Approximately 3% of children older than 6 months

Once a child begins to roll over, they do not experience consistent enough counterforce on their head to cause plagiocephaly to correct it.