Cranial Shaping Helmet

A cranial helmet (cranial shaping helmet) is a special orthotic device that is usually used to correct head deformities in babies. It is mostly used in the treatment of head deformities such as plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and scaphocephaly. These devices help to achieve a more symmetrical head structure by shaping during infancy when the skull bones are still flexible.

 

Areas of Use of Cranial Helmet

Cranial helmets are used in the treatment of various medical conditions:

• Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome): Used in babies with flattening on one side of the head.

 

• Brachycephaly: Used in conditions characterized by flattening of the back of the head.

 

• Scaphocephaly: Applied when the head has a long and narrow shape.

 

Postoperative Follow-up of Craniosynostosis: Can be used after surgical procedures that require early closure of the baby's skull bones.

 

Cranial Helmet Working Mechanism

These helmets aim to make the skull more symmetrical by taking advantage of the baby's growth process. The internal structure of the helmet directs the baby's head, encouraging the growth of flattened areas and allowing the areas exposed to excessive pressure to expand. It is generally suitable for use in babies between 3-18 months because the skull bones are still soft and malleable in this age range.