The STAR Family—A Galaxy of Cranial Remolding Orthoses

The STAR family of cranial remolding orthoses is used to treat deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, scaphocephaly and other head shape deformities in infants 3—18 months of age. Thousands of infants have been successfully treated with the STARband, which was the first cranial orthosis available to practitioners across the United States with FDA clearance in 2000. Orthomerica applied for and received FDA clearance in 2002 for the STARlight designs and the Clarren Helmet. These orthoses can be used to effectively manage a broad spectrum of head shape deformities and clinical indications. The Clarren Helmet was designed by Sterling Clarren, MD, and has been used successfully for 23 years. Dr. Clarren developed the first cranial remolding orthosis and treatment protocols for orthotic care, and published the results in 1979.

A Family's Experience

Orthomerica's All Star Team of Cranial Remolding Graduates

“All About Plagiocephaly”, an online parent's support group

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery published a clinical study entitled "Comparison of Infant Head Shape Changes in Deformational Plagiocephaly Following Treatment With A Cranial Remolding Orthosis Using a Non-invavsive Laser Shape Digitizer" in their November 2006 issue. This peer-reviewed, scientific study documents the efficacy of Cranial Remolding Orthosis treatment using the STARscanner. Read the clinical study.

The American Academy of Pediatrics published a clinical report entitled "Prevention and Management of Positional Skull Deformities in Infants" in their July 2003 issue of Pediatrics, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Read the clinical report.

For more information about Orthomerica’s STAR Family of Cranial Remolding Orthoses call Blake Norquist, Cranial Products Manager at 800-446-6770.

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The STARscanner Laser Data Acquisition System