Treatment

The Hanger Clinic Cranial Band Process

1. We provide a free evaluation to help you and your pediatrician decide if and when a cranial band should be prescribed.
2. If a prescription is provided, a baseline assessment is gathered using modern scanning technology, including the Insignia™ Laser Scanning System, a hand-held device used while your baby sits on your lap, or the STARscanner system, a scanning bed on which your baby lays flat for several seconds. During this appointment, you will also get to choose the color and design of your baby’s helmet.
3. We will modify the scan to create a more symmetrical shape (what we want your baby’s head shape to look like) and to allow room for growth. Then, we will send the design to our central fabrication lab where the cranial band will be carefully made in a multi-step process according to FDA guidelines.
4. Within 3-8 working days, your child will receive his or her helmet based on the digital scan. Your orthotist will help your baby try it on, make any necessary adjustments, and will review the wearing schedule, cleaning instructions, and follow-up appointment schedule.
5. Your orthotist will give you a schedule that gradually increases the number of hours per day your child should wear the cranial band, building up to 23 hours per day after a week.
6. Your follow-up appointments include mid- and full-term scans, so you can see the progress in an easy-to-read report that can be shared with your other healthcare providers and family.