Already in the first month of life, the parents noticed that their firstborn had an asymmetrical skull shape. Examination confirmed a severe degree of plagiocephaly.
The abnormal shape of the skull prevents the child from lying on his back in the safe position recommended by pediatricians. He constantly turns his head to the flattened side — because of this, Lev has already developed torticollis. While massage and physical therapy can still help with this, correcting the skull deformation is much more difficult. Doctors urgently recommend fitting an orthopedic helmet.
Lev is now 6 months old: the bones of his skull are still soft and flexible, and his rapidly growing brain is expanding them from the inside. The helmet will gently hold back the excessively protruding areas of the skull and leave space for bone growth where there is flattening. This will allow his head to take on a symmetrical and properly rounded shape in a few months.
However, it is impossible to obtain this device through the state health insurance. Without our support, the family will not be able to cope. Let's help!
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