Holding patient's head in extension

Holding patient's head in extension

Paul E Prusakowski

4/17/2014

Hello oandp-l'ers,

I was wondering what options you have found to work best in helping to maintain neck extension to help someone keep their head up if they have a severe hypotonic condition where the patient's chin is basically touching their chest. They have full passive range of motion. Soft collar has not worked. I recall seeing some TSLO's with suprastructures that have posterior cranial contact and a headband that holds everything in place, but have not used any in the past.

Any suggestions or experiences would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Paul



Paul E. Prusakowski, CPO, LPO, FAAOP

Gainesville Prosthetics
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