The Orlando, Florida chapter of Variety Children's Charity was pleased to provide helmets for twin 7-month-old boys to treat a condition called plagiocephaly.  Plagiocephaly literally means “oblique head” and refers to a condition where pressure against the skull of the fetus before birth leads to deformation of the skull.  The condition is very treatable using custom fitted helmets for cranial remolding.  The critical time for treatment is early in the child's life before the bones of the skull have fused.

Rylan and Gavin were denied coverage by their insurance company for the prescribed helmets.  The boys’ mother, Adrienne, contacted Variety Children's Charity requesting help in purchasing the helmets which were priced at $6,000 for both.  Prosthetic and Orthotic Associates in Orlando agreed to provide the helmets and therapy at their cost resulting in a significant savings.  The children now have the helmets and are receiving the therapy they need to correct the condition.

The generous donations of the patrons of Variety Children's Charity help transform the lives of children like Rylan and Gavin in our local communities and all over the world.

Michael E. Branch, M.D.
Medical Advisor
Orlando Chapter
Variety Children's Charity

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