What Abnormal Shapes are Contraindicated for STARband Treatment?
Craniosynostosis can not be treated with a cranial remoulding orthosis alone. A child would require corrective surgery prior to treatment to relieve the craniosynostosis so normal growth can occur within a helmet. Uncontrolled hydrocephalus is also contraindicated due to the continuous change in shape of the head because of volume changes. A correct orthosis fit would not be achieved. However, once controlled even with a shunt; treatment can commence and improvements made.
