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Helmet Therapy for Deformational Plagiocephaly: Clinical Outcomes and Considerations [PDF]

Children
Background/Objectives: Deformational plagiocephaly (DP) is defined as an asymmetrical flattening of infants’ occipital skull. Helmet therapy is one of the treatments reported that can reduce skull deformity by guiding the growing direction of the head ...
Sum-Yuet Ching, Oscar Chun-Yiu Wong, Wai-Wang Chau, Alec Lik-Hang Hung, Tsz-Ping Lam, Adam Yiu-Chung Lau   +5 more
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3D-printed cranial helmet therapy for the treatment of deformational plagiocephaly [PDF]

Frontiers in Pediatrics
IntroductionDeformational Plagiocephaly (DP) is the most common cranial deformity in infants. It may be treated using molding cranial helmet therapy (CHT) or active counter-positioning (ACP).
Huthaifa Atallah, Rabee Naeem, Raghad Albeetar, Titeana Qufabz, Mahmoud AlFatafta, Amneh Alshawabka, Anas S. Said, Anthony McGarry, Evelin Derkács, Dorottya Varga, Bálint Molics   +10 more
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Predictive Value of Sonographic Parameters on the Effects of Cranial Molding Helmet Therapy in Infants with Positional Plagiocephaly [PDF]

Diagnostics
Positional plagiocephaly is a deformational cranial flattening frequently treated in pediatric neurosurgical practice. Positional maneuvers and orthotic helmet therapy are preferred therapeutic options for moderate-to-severe forms.
Maria Licci, Agnes Paasche, Alexandru Szathmari, Pierre-Aurélien Beuriat, Carmine Mottolese, Raphael Guzman, Federico Di Rocco   +6 more
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Effectiveness of Helmet therapy for infants with moderate to severe positional plagiocephaly [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
Background The use of helmet treatment for positional plagiocephaly has increased recently; however, its effect is unknown in Korea. Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of helmet therapy and identify its influencing factors. Methods
Jeongho Kim, Jina Kim, Kyu Young Chae
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Outcome Analysis of the Effects of Helmet Therapy in Infants with Brachycephaly [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2020
Brachycephaly has several potential deleterious effects, including malocclusion, sleep apnea, and abnormal posture. Nevertheless, the research regarding helmet therapy as a treatment strategy for brachycephaly is limited. Herein, we aimed to analyze the factors influencing the effects of helmet therapy in infants with brachycephaly.
Joon Sung Kim, Bo Young Hong, Hyehoon Choi   +2 more
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Infant Cranial Deformity: Cranial Helmet Therapy or Physiotherapy? [PDF]

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
Objective: To compare cranial helmet therapy (CHT) and physiotherapy (PT) for the effective treatment of positional plagiocephaly in infants in terms of improving functional recovery. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study involving 48 infants between 5–10 months of age with cranial deformities.
Ruben Trigueros, Remedios López-Liria, Raquel De La Fuente Anuncibay   +2 more
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Comparative analysis of goal attainment for helmet therapy versus conservative management for positional plagiocephaly in infants [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
Background Positional plagiocephaly (PP) is a common cranial asymmetry of infancy. Its treatment options include conservative management and helmet therapy.
Bjoern Vogt, Ariane Deutschle, Georg Gosheger, Adrien Frommer, Andrea Laufer, Henning Tretow, Robert Roedl, Gregor Toporowski   +7 more
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Use of a helmet for oxygen therapy in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of International Medical Research, 2020
Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the efficacy of using a helmet for oxygen therapy in critically ill patients with respiratory failure.
Tao Wang, Hongzhen Yin, Qiancheng Xu, Xiaogan Jiang, Tao Yu   +4 more
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28. NATIONAL DISPARITIES IN MEDICAID ACCESS TO ORTHOTIC HELMET THERAPY FOR DEFORMATIONAL PLAGIOCEPHALY [PDF]

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022
Aaron Long, BS, Sacha Hauc, MPH, Alicia Stephan, BS, Adam Junn, BS, Jean Carlo Rivera, BS, Jacob Dinis, BS, Alexandra Junn, AB, John Persing, MD, Michael Alperovich, MD, MSc   +8 more
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The Effects of Helmet Therapy Relative to the Size of the Anterior Fontanelle in Nonsynostotic Plagiocephaly: A Retrospective Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2019
Ho Yun Chung, Joon Seok Lee, Kang Young Choi   +2 more
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