Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co.

WHAT IS THE STARSCANNER™ ?
The STARscanner is a non-contact laser data acquisition system to be used with the STARband cranial remolding orthosis. The scanner utilizes 3-D technology for fabrication of custom cranial remolding orthoses designed to treat infants between 3-18 months of age for positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly.

THE TECHNOLOGY
The STARscanner system eliminates the casting process required for custom-molded cranial remolding orthoses.
Scans are completed in less than 2 seconds using a combination of lasers and cameras. This information is sent to Orthomerica electronically and downloaded to a 5-axis carver for precise fabrication. This non-invasive diagnostic screening tool also includes customized software that allows the orthotist to gather, analyze and quantify clinical outcomes. The software collects surface data on slices through pediatric head shapes and provides comparative maps of head shape, as well as cross-sectional slice comparisons. For the first time, the orthotist has quantitative information that can be used to support positive clinical outcomes for cranial remolding orthoses to physicians, therapists, caregivers, and insurance companies.

KEY BENEFITS
■ Accurate—scans to an accuracy of +/- 0.5 mm
■ Faster head shape acquisition
■ Infant can be scanned to follow progression of deformity prior to treatment
■ Provides pre-treatment documentation for medical justification and insurance coverage
■ Ongoing measurements for evaluation of progress
■ Comparisons can be utilized to determine modifications
■ Software can compare head shape changes over time
■ Diagnostic tool to determine need for treatment