It is so important that you have
support throughout your Cranio Journey. It helps to talk
to someone who has been there. Get in touch with Cranio
families who have experienced the trauma of a Cranio
Journey. I have found overwhelming support from
individuals that have Cranio Kids or are themselves
Cranio patients. They are all willing to share their
experiences and most are willing to provide support.
A huge thank you to some of the Cranio Moms or patients,
Natasha, Nicole Baden, Katie Davis, Tom Head Laura
Pitney, Tracey Campbell, Jennifer Boyer, Tawnia Jamesson,
Tracey Greene, Jean Moor, who have all assisted us
through and given me so much Cranio info. (Most are
Australian or USA Based)Useful links
Below is a list of reference websites that I have
found useful in my Cranio Journey, I hope they are able
to provide you with assistance and support
The majority are international sites
If you know of a site that should be on this list,
please let me know -
robyn.rondi@hotmail.com For more
information or support, please contact Robyn Rondi on -
robyn.rondi@hotmail.com or 082
601 8585
CRANIO FACIAL UNIT JOHANNESBURG
SUNNINGHILL HOSPITAL
Dr Martin Kelly –
Plastics and Reconstructive
Surgeon
Telephone: +27 11 806-1520/1559
Dr E.A. Christofides
- Plastics and Reconstructive Surgeon
Email:
timc@netactive.co.za
Dr Marus
– Neurosurgeon
Telephone: +27 11 806 1725
CRANIO FACIAL UNIT CAPETOWN
TYGERBERG HOSPITAL
The Craniofacial Unit at Tygerberg
Academic Hospital/Stellenbosch University provides
comprehensive evaluation and treatment for children with
abnormalities of the face and head. This includes
craniofacial deformities and cleft, lip and palate
deformities. Children with craniofacial deformities have
functional problems and aesthetic deformities. At our
Craniofacial Unit children are evaluated by an
Audiologist, Neurosurgeon, Maxillofacial Surgeon,
Orthodontist, Dentist, Paediatric Geneticist, Plastic
Surgeon and Speech Pathologist. A social worker also
works with patients and parents to help them cope with
the emotional stress of a disfigurement. All of these
professionals are part of a multidisciplinary team. As
craniofacial deformities are very rare and difficult to
treat, we offer this service to public health patients
as well as patients with a medical insurance. Since
1985 the Tygerberg Craniofacial Unit has treated nine
pairs of twins
CONTACTS:-
Mrs Christina Klaas
Email:
swvz@sun.ac.za / 021- 938
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