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WHAT ARE ORTHOTICS?
Orthopedic DevicesOrthopedic Devices
““Braces” or “Splints”Braces” or “Splints”
Treat or Manage Treat or Manage Neuromusculoskeletal Neuromusculoskeletal DisordersDisorders
Usually Non-Invasive Usually Non-Invasive
PEDIATRIC DEVICES
Unique “Challenges”Unique “Challenges”
Family ConsiderationsFamily Considerations
Compliance of PatientCompliance of Patient
Complex PresentationsComplex Presentations
Example: Orthopedic Example: Orthopedic Problem Combined with Problem Combined with Neurological or Mental Neurological or Mental DisordersDisorders
HOW HIGH DO WE GO?
Below Knee (Standard AFO)
Below Calf Belly (Short AFO)
Above Ankle (SMO)
Below Ankles (UCB or Insert)
WHAT BRACE IS BEST?
For My Child?For My Child?
For My Friend?For My Friend?
For My Patient?For My Patient?
For My Insurance or For My Insurance or Budget?Budget?
For My Functional Goals?For My Functional Goals?
WHAT BRACE IS BEST?
Clinical Team ApproachClinical Team Approach
Prescribing PhysicianPrescribing Physician
TherapistTherapist
OrthotistOrthotist
FamilyFamily
Establish Mutual GoalsEstablish Mutual Goals
Don’t Give Up!Don’t Give Up!