Design and care of helmets in postoperative craniosynostosis patients: our personal approach.
Since 1997, the authors have instituted the use of custom-made helmets to correct craniofacial deformities associated with craniosynostosis following endoscopic-assisted craniectomies of the stenosed sutures in infants. This article presents their experience and results using helmet therapy in their patient population.
Jimenez
David F
DF
Center for Neurosurgical Sciences, University of Texas, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. jimenezd@health.missouri.edu
Barone
Constance M
CM
McGee
Maria E
ME
D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011182:Postoperative Care