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An Overview of Scanner Technology, Applications, and Benefits

S T A R s c a n n e r S T A R s c a n n e r TM

L A S E R D A T A A C Q U I S I T I O N S Y S T E M

T h e S T A R s c a n n e r™ s y s t e m

the latest in O&P technology

the future in treatment for cranial remolding orthoses

easy to use

eliminates the need for casting

includes technical and clinical support

turn-key system

accurate

produces quantitative results

affordable

saves time and money

safe

on-site installation and training

fast

includes operating computer and other accessories

What is the What is the STARscannerSTARscanner TM??

The STARscanner is a non-contact laser data acquisition system that utilizes 3-D surface scanning technology to collect and

compare head shape information during the treatment of positional plagiocephaly and other head shape deformations.

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Laser TechnologyLaser Technology

• Four lasers shine a flat beam to make a line of light around the surface of the head shape.

• Cameras and lasers are mounted within shielded cameras on each side of the STARscannerTM.


Capturing the DataCapturing the Data

• Camera carriages move together with stepping motors.

• Software interprets the camera information and carriage motion to generate an accurate surface model.


How does it work?How does it work?1. Infant’s head is scanned on STARscanner.

2. Data is emailed to Orthomerica.

3. Head shape data is downloaded on five-axis carver.

4. The STARband is fabricated out of high temperature plastic thermoformed over a carved, polyurethane model.

5. STARband is shipped to orthotist.

6. Infant receives STARband for initial fitting.

7. Follow-up visits scan infant for head shape comparisons to evaluate treatment progression.


Preparing the InfantPreparing the Infant

• Open face cotton stockinette is placed on the infant’s head to eliminate extraneous data in the scan.


The Preparation The Preparation ProcessProcess

• Three markers are placed at key, reproducible anatomical landmarks:

1. Right tragion


2. Left tragion

3. Sellion

The Scanning The Scanning ProcessProcess

1. Infant is placed supine into STARscanner on foam cushion.

2. Infant’s head is stabilized with hand below jaw and hand over the top of the head to minimize movement.

3. Head is scanned – 1.5 seconds.4. Scan is viewed on the computer

monitor to ensure quality of the scan.5. Scan is e-mailed to Orthomerica.


FabricationFabrication

The head shape is carved out of polyurethane foam on a five-axis carver using the emailed scan data…


and then a STARbandTM or STARlightTM is fabricated.

Fabrication (cont.)Fabrication (cont.)

The STARbandTM The NEW STARlightTM


Benefits to the Benefits to the FamilyFamily

• No more traumatic, messy casting procedure.

• Scans are much faster than casting.

• Scans are accurate.• Infant can be scanned to

follow progression of the treatment.

• Scans are safe.


Benefits to the Benefits to the OrthotistOrthotist

• Provides pre-treatment documentation for insurance approval.

• Comparison Utility software can be utilized for making modification decisions and reviewing treatment progress.

• Provides documentation for patient’s permanent file.


Benefits to the Benefits to the OrthotistOrthotist

• Opportunity for sole contract agreements with referral sources.

• Software can compare head shape changes over time.

• Provides shaded comparative maps of head shape as well as cross-sectional slice comparisons.


Benefits to theBenefits to theMedical CommunityMedical Community

• Non-invasive method of acquiring data for clinical documentation.

• Diagnostic screening tool to determine need for treatment.

• Provides quantitative data for clinical research.

• Differentiation as a clinical leader using the latest technology.


Thank you for your interest in the

S T A R s c a n n e r S T A R s c a n n e r TM

L A S E R D A T A A C Q U I S I T I O N S Y S T E M

For more information:

www.orthomerica.com800.446.6770

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