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Endoscopy-assisted craniosynostosis surgery followed by helmet therapy. [PDF]

open access: yesSurg Neurol Int, 2018
Surgical methods to treat craniosynostosis have evolved from a simple strip craniectomy to a diverse spectrum of partial or complete cranial vault remodeling with excellent results but often with high comorbidity. Therefore, minimal invasive craniosynostosis surgery has been explored in the last few decades.
Delye HHK, Borstlap WA, van Lindert EJ.
europepmc   +5 more sources

Development of an individual helmet orthosis for infants based on a 3D scan

open access: yes3D Printing in Medicine, 2023
An early childhood skull deformity can have long-term health and aesthetic consequences for the growing toddler. Individual helmet therapy aims at a healthy growth of the skull shape, although not every helmet shape guarantees an optimal result.
Fabian Kropla   +5 more
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Minimally Invasive Suturectomy and Postoperative Helmet Therapy : Advantages and Limitations. [PDF]

open access: yesJ Korean Neurosurg Soc, 2016
Various operative techniques are available for the treatment of craniosynostosis. The patient's age at presentation is one of the most important factors in the determination of the surgical modality. Minimally invasive suturectomy and postoperative helmet therapy may be performed for relatively young infants, whose age is younger than 6 months.
Chong S   +4 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Effectiveness of Conservative Treatments in Positional Plagiocephaly in Infants: A Systematic Review

open access: yesChildren, 2023
Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze conservative treatments implemented to manage positional plagiocephaly in infants. Methods: This is a systematic review conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and ...
Maria Blanco-Diaz   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oxygen therapy via a noninvasive helmet: A COVID-19 novelty with potential post-pandemic uses

open access: yesRespiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2021
COVID-19 has placed a significant strain upon healthcare resources at a global level and refractory hypoxemia is the leading cause of death among COVID-19 patients.
Michael F. Harrison   +9 more
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HElmet therapy Assessment in infants with Deformed Skulls (HEADS): protocol for a randomised controlled trial

open access: yesTrials, 2012
Background In The Netherlands, helmet therapy is a commonly used treatment in infants with skull deformation (deformational plagiocephaly or deformational brachycephaly). However, evidence of the effectiveness of this treatment remains lacking. The HEADS
van Wijk Renske M   +4 more
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Integrative Medicine and Helmet Constructions—A Feature Article about Milestones and Perspectives

open access: yesSci, 2022
Helmet designs have not only been used successfully in integrative medicine for decades in acupuncture research, but they are also increasingly being used in the field of transcranial photobiomodulation (TPBM), primarily in so-called mental diseases. The
Gerhard Litscher
doaj   +1 more source

Decreased skull growth in positional plagiocephaly patients undergoing helmet therapy. [PDF]

open access: yesBrain Spine
Helmet treatment is a worldwide acknowledged method to improve motor function, quality of life and aesthetics in patients with plagiocephaly.The objective of this study is to assess percentile escape in head circumference in newborns receiving helmet therapy (HMT) for plagiocephaly.All patients underwent HMT over 124.32 days on average (SD = 72.56 ...
Lindemann M   +8 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Assessment of effects of low-level light therapy on scalp condition and hair growth

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dermatology, 2023
Background: The appearance of the scalp and hair is very important aesthetically regardless of age or sex. Although there are many drugs and treatment methods for scalp problems and hair loss, the treatment response is still insufficient.
Jin Hee Kim   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Noninvasive mechanical ventilation with helmet in patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial

open access: yesЕндоваскулярна нейрорентгенохірургія, 2020
Objective ‒ to compare the incidence of complications and the main treatment outcomes of non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) with a helmet versus NIV with a full face mask. Materials and methods.
F.S. Glumcher, Ye.Yu Dyomin
doaj   +1 more source

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