pediatric helmets
Phil Meyers, CO
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pediatric helmets
Creator:
Phil Meyers, CO
Text:
To all,
I was wondering if anybody had any thoughts on how to cast for, modification
of, and strapping on protective (and/or) shaping helmets? Currently, I
cast for the helmet using two stockinettes and wrap circumfrentially with two
inch deltalite comformable, making sure the cast is strong but thin since I
cut off only with cast scissors. My modifications to the mold I get (for
cranial-modeling designs) are:
1) Note circumferential measurement (brow-level and 1cm above ear(s)).
2) Modify shape of distorted cranium by reduction of projections and filling
of low
areas till a relatively symmetric mold is achieved.
3) Pull multiple layers of plastazote creating a method by which growth can
be
allowed for. Then pulling plastic over the mold (3/16 copoly). When
trimmed,
I attach a padded velcro chin strap to the rigid shell at either side
with a 1 inch
plastic buckle.
This is, for the most part, the method I've been utilizing for many years
with varying degrees of success. I've been less than happy with a few
aspects of the finished orthosis and/or methodology of achieving said
orthosis. If any of you have any different approaches that have served you
well, I would be most grateful if you would take the time to articulate those
thoughts to me. I thank you in advance, as do my future patients!
I was wondering if anybody had any thoughts on how to cast for, modification
of, and strapping on protective (and/or) shaping helmets? Currently, I
cast for the helmet using two stockinettes and wrap circumfrentially with two
inch deltalite comformable, making sure the cast is strong but thin since I
cut off only with cast scissors. My modifications to the mold I get (for
cranial-modeling designs) are:
1) Note circumferential measurement (brow-level and 1cm above ear(s)).
2) Modify shape of distorted cranium by reduction of projections and filling
of low
areas till a relatively symmetric mold is achieved.
3) Pull multiple layers of plastazote creating a method by which growth can
be
allowed for. Then pulling plastic over the mold (3/16 copoly). When
trimmed,
I attach a padded velcro chin strap to the rigid shell at either side
with a 1 inch
plastic buckle.
This is, for the most part, the method I've been utilizing for many years
with varying degrees of success. I've been less than happy with a few
aspects of the finished orthosis and/or methodology of achieving said
orthosis. If any of you have any different approaches that have served you
well, I would be most grateful if you would take the time to articulate those
thoughts to me. I thank you in advance, as do my future patients!
Citation
Phil Meyers, CO, “pediatric helmets,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed December 26, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213031.
