For babies with position-related head flattening (deformational plagiocephaly [DP]), helmet therapy has a very high rate of success. On the other hand, infants with Medicaid insurance are more likely to have delayed treatment and are less likely to undergo helmet therapy.
Helmet therapy is a highly successful treatment for newborns with position-related head flattening (deformational plagiocephaly [DP]). Infants with Medicaid insurance, on the other hand, are less likely to receive helmet therapy and are more likely to have delayed treatment.