Characteristics of the orthopedic DOC band™ by CRANIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC. (CTI)

The first active orthopedic band available world-wide (1986).

The dynamic head band concept is based upon the application of pressure in the relevant places.

The DOC band™ was the first to receive approval by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cranial orthoses in 1998.

In 2005 the FDA first approved the use of DOC band™ for post-surgical cases (craniostenosis).

19 medical centres all over Europe and the United States.

More than 35.000 cases de plagiocephaly and others already treated.

Applied in more than 600 post-surgery cases.

No negative short- or long-term side-effects of any kind have been observed.

Orthopedic treatment with DOC band™ is applicable in the following conditions:

• Positional plagiocephaly (front and rear)


• Positional brachycephaly


• Positional scaphocephaly


• Mixed craniofacial positional deformities


• Post-surgical treatment of classic craniosynostosis


• Post-surgical treatment of early endoscopic surgery in craniosynostosis


• Protection and remoulding in cases of parietal bone defects

 

The DOC band™ is formed from a lightweight anti-allegic plastic material perfectly tolerated by infants.

To be used continuously and only removed at bathtime and for neck exercises.