Orthotics
The word orthosis is derived from the Greek meaning “to make straight”. Many decades ago, orthoses were used solely to either straighten limbs or straighten the spine. The science of orthotics has now evolved. Orthoses are now used to prevent deformities (AFO to prevent contractures following traumatic brain injury), to enhance gait (a reciprocating gait orthosis for ambulation in paraplegics), to facilitate activities of daily living (a wrist/hand orthosis for quadriplegia), to alleviate pain (spinal orthoses for degenerative arthritis of the spine), to protect desensate limbs (orthoses for neuropathic feet), to promote osteogenesis (functional brace for extremity fractures), and of course to strengthen limbs and spines. (Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, Goldberg & Hsu, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)
The orthotist evaluates and designs orthoses (braces) for the patient to restore mobility and to prevent or limit disability, thereby improving his/her quality of life.
Services:
Lower Extremity
- Lace-up Ankle Braces
- Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFO) with or without ankle joints
- Knee Orthoses (KO) for ligament support vs Unloader osteoarthritis
- Hip Abduction Braces
Spinal
- Lumbar-Sacral Orthoses/Corsets (LSO
- Thoracic Lumbar-Sacral Orthoses (TLSO)
- Cervical Collars
Upper Extremity
- Wrist-Hand-Finger Orthoses (WHFO)
- Elbow Orthoses (EO)
Cranial
- Face Masks
- Helmets.
Orthotics Case Studies
Case Study 2:Orthotics:Custom molded leather ankle gauntlets |
Case Study 3:Orthotics:CROW Boot / Custom molded shoe |
Case Study 4:Orthotics:Custom molded articulating polypropylene ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) |
