Managing Sensitivity to Cleft Lip Taping
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 1/21/2025 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
A provider recently sought my advice on how to support babies who are sensitive to the taping materials used for pre-op cleft lip closure, such as DynaCleft Positioning Strips, Steri-Strips, and Duoderm. This inquiry prompted me to conduct an
DynaCleft System for Cleft Lip & Palate
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 3/1/2021 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
MEET RAFAEL! Rafael is using the DynaCleft® pre-operative positioning system for improved functional and cosmetic surgical outcomes. Cleft lip and palate is the most common craniofacial abnormality.
New Research Confirms Effectiveness of DynaCleft System in Treatment of Unilateral Cleft Lip & Palate (Article Review)
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 10/1/2020 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
Confirmed!! New research reinforces the effectiveness of the DynaCleft System with Nasal Elevators for presurgical infants with unilateral cleft lip and palate.
Support Organizations for Head & Neck Cancer & Craniofacial Patients
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 9/9/2020 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
A review of a few of the wonderful nonprofit organizations within the HNC, dysphagia and craniofacial communities to support patients as they face these challenges.
myFace "Races for Faces" Virtual Walk
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 7/30/2020 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
CranioRehab is proud to be a sponsor of the myFace RACES FOR FACES virtual walk. This important fundraising event helps raise awareness for children and adults with facial differences. This year's walk, on September 26, 2020, has gone virtual- so anyone, anywhere, can join in! https://p2p.onecause.com/racesforfaces/team/craniorehab
SutureSafe® Strips - Improve Cosmetic Outcomes & Prevent Dehiscence
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 6/17/2020 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
SutureSafe is an improvement over static tape to support closed wounds, particularly for areas of increased movement.
It dynamically bridges and supports closure of surgical incisions, allowing a cushion of skin movement while still pulling
the wound margins together with gentle appositional traction.
CranioRehab Update and Research Refresh
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 6/17/2019 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
CranioRehab Update & Research Refresh. Review "Correlation Between Radiation Dose to Pterygoid and Masseter Muscles with Trismus" and "Successful Rehab of Facial Burns Using Jaw Motion Rehab Systems Including the OraStretch Press". Learn about CranioRehab products.
Cleft Lip & Palate - A Quick Primer
Posted by Sarah Schuman on 8/13/2018 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
What is a cleft lip? What is a cleft palate? What causes these openings to occur? What are the risk factors for cleft lip/cleft palate? What are the health implications? Learn more, including diagnosis and treatment options.