Head Scan

Today was Cash's appointment at STAR Cranial in Dallas.  This visit was to scan his head, get measurements and order a helmet. 

We were taken into the exam room as soon as we arrived and our orthotist, Mr. Dwain, came in and got started.  First thing is he put another cute stocking cap on Cash and took pictures from all sides.  These pictures will serve as a reference through out Cash's treatment.  Mr. Dwain then started talking about the measurement process and getting a model to send off to the helmet factory.  Models can be made either physical or digital.  A physical model is made using a plaster cast.  The casting process takes about 15-30 min.  (Edit to add, Cash did not have a casting mold made. We used the STARscanner.)

Photo Credit www.whatsupwiththebuells.blogspot.com

A digital model is made using a digital scanner, such as the STARscanner.  (there is a video on their website that shows how quick and easy the scan is)

 

Cash laid down inside the scanner & in less than 2 seconds
 & had a perfect 3D picture of his head

 

The STARscanner captures detailed head shape info in a 3D scan in 1.5 seconds.  Cash had his scan today & he did awesome!

 

Mr. Dwain then pulled the info from the scan up on his computer and started explaining the numbers to me. 

Mr. Dwain

Diagram of Cash's head

He printed a diagram of Cash's head for us that shows flattening on the right side.  He said that the asymmetry is 9.9 mm, had significant posterior towering (his head is growing up rather than out) and he has a brachycephaly [brak-ee-sef-uh-lee] shaped head. 

 

photo credit mimospillow

After the scan I filled out paperwork and ordered Cash's STARband.  We were able to choose what color or pattern we wanted on the helmet.  We decided on just a white helmet so we can add stickers to decorate it.

We go back next week to pick up the helmet.  Yay!

I put Cash on the floor to play while I filled out paperwork.  He was so chatty!  I got a little video.  (of course he stops talking when the camera comes out!!)

After our appointment we stopped at Chick-Fil-A for some lunch and then a little shopping at Super Target.  Yay for shopping other than Wal-Mart!!  ;0)