Pediatric Orthotic Specialists strives to work within the medical community in a team approach. The various orthotic designs that we provide are intended to treat a variety of specific conditions and symptoms. All patients requiring orthotic treatment should be evaluated by a physician who is trained in determining appropriate orthotic design. In general, our goals are to: 1. Prevent Deformity- This is done by maintaining ROM(Range Of Motion), maintaining correct alignment, and limiting potentially damaging motions. 2. Improve function- This is done by preventing deformity, providing stability, and applying the "best" design for the patient. 3. Facilitate Development- This is done through an ongoing process of evaluation and working with Physicians, Therapists, and family to provide the best design for achieving rehab and developmental goals.

UCBL

Custom made insert for controlling a hyper-mobile pes-planus or cavus. It supports the arches of the foot and maintains the relative position of the hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot.

D-DAFO

The D-DAFO is a dynamic, total contact orthosis which works exceptionally well for children with spasticity. This design maintains the correct alignment of the bones in the foot and ankle. Shown here are a full length D-DAFO(blocks plantar flexion and allows dorsi-flexion. The low profile D-DAFO allows plantar flexion and dorsiflexion.

Articulating AFO

Articulating AFO's allow for flexion at the ankle and have an adjustable/removable plantar flexion stop. We also have the ability to add dorsiflexion assist or check straps.

Reciprocating Gait Orthoses

Reciprocating Gait Orthoses

This orthosis provides parlalitic patients with the support and ability to stand and take steps with assistance. The entire system can wiegh as little as 3.5 lbs. for smaller patients.

Solid Ankle AFO w/ pre-tibial shell (anti-crouch)

This Solid Ankle AFO with anterior panel is designed to prevent dorsiflexion and plantar flexion. The 'ground reaction' will also help to push the knee into extension during weight bearing.

Solid Ankle AFO

Solid ankle AFO's block plantar flexion and dorsiflexion.

Low Profile D-DAFO

This 'low profile' D-DAFO provides dynamic alignment and support for the foot and ankle while allowing plantar flexion and dorsiflexion.

Full Length D-DAFO

The dynamic design and material work on volume and will remain very comfortable even as children begin to outgrow them. This feature allows more time in the orthoses and a decrease in the likelihood that the patient will be unable to wear them before we can complete fabrication of a new, larger D-DAFO.

Low Profile D-DAFO with Articulating shell

This orthosis offers the support and total contact of a Low Profile D-DAFO with increased guidance and control of the knee

Low Profile D-DAFO with Articulating Shell

This picture shows two main components. Some patients can use the Low Profile D-DAFO without the articulating shell for therapy purposes.

Low Profile D-DAFO with Solid Ankle Shell

The Low Profile D-DAFO provides a total contact, dynamic hold on the foot and ankle for correction and comfort. The rigid, solid ankle shell maintains 90 degrees at the ankle and aids in knee extension during stance.

Low Profile D-DAFO with Solid Ankle shell

For some patients, the Low Profile D-DAFO can be used with out the solid ankle shell for therapy purposes.

Patient wearing our D-DAFO's

KAFO's(Knee Ankle Foot Orthotics) gives this patient the support needed to be able to stand and take steps with assistance.

Note the mild pronation with genu-valgum(knock knee stance).

Solid Ankle AFO's

This is the same patient wearing our Bilateral SA-AFO's.

This patient is 12 years old diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Note the severe pronation with associated severe genu-valgum(knock knees).

This is the same patient wearing our D-DAFO's

This patient is 6 years old and is diagnosed with Myopathy and Hypotonia

This is the same six year old patient wearing our D-DAFO's

HKAFO

The HKAFO provides support and alignment for the hips, knees, ankles and feet. Movements can be guided or blocked at each joint depending on the needs of the child.