Lower Extremity

We provide a full spectrum of lower extremity orthotics to meet each patient’s unique goals. If there is not a prefabricated option available, we custom fabricate a device that would meet each individual’s unique anatomy and be designed for a comfortable fit with the best outcomes. Measurements or a fiberglass cast impression may be needed to custom fabricate or determine a prefabricated size.

Here are descriptions of commonly provided lower extremity orthotics. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact us through our email or call us.

HIP

Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (RGO): An RGO provides support to the ankle, knee and hip joints to provide stability, assist movement, control range of motion and/or accommodate or prevent deformity. The hip joints have a mechanism that provides a force to advance the lower extremities in a reciprocating fashion when paralysis or weakness of the hip flexor muscles cannot advance the legs. This orthosis is often are made of plastic and/or metal. Measurements and a fiberglass cast impression are needed to custom fabricate this orthosis.

Hip Knee Ankle Orthosis (HKAFO): An HKAFO provides support to the ankle, knee and hip joints to provide stability, assist movement, control range of motion and/or accommodate or prevent deformity. A pelvic band or lower back orthosis is used as an attachment for the lower leg KAFO sections. Crossing the hip joints enables control of internal or external rotation of the lower legs and can aid in trunk stability. This orthosis is often are made of plastic and/or metal. Measurements and a fiberglass cast impression are needed to custom fabricate this orthosis.

Hip abduction orthosis: This orthosis is used to hold the hip or hips in proper alignment to promote healing or prevent dislocation.

Knee

Knee Orthosis: Knee orthoses provide external support to the knee joint for ligament deficiencies and/or injuries. Knee orthoses have joints with adjustable range of motion settings which may be adjusted depending on the condition and physician prescription. These orthotics often are made of plastic, carbon fiber or metal.

Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO): KAFOs provide support to the ankle and knee joints to provide stability, assist movement, control range of motion and/or accommodate or prevent deformity. These orthotics often are made of plastic, carbon fiber or metal.

Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO) - Stance Control: A stance control KAFO allows the knee to bend during the swing phase of the gait cycle and blocks knee flexion for stability during the stance phase.

Ankle

Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) This orthosis provides support to the foot and ankle joint to provide stability, assist movement, control range of motion and/or accommodate or prevent deformity. AFOs extend up the calf and end below the knee. AFOs are often are made of plastic, carbon fiber or metal.

Supramalleolar Orthosis (SMO): This orthosis provides support to the foot and ankle joint to provide stability, assist movement, control range of motion and/or accommodate or prevent deformity. The orthosis ends just above the ankle bones. SMOs are made of plastic.

Ankle Support: This orthosis provides support to the ankle for ligament injuries or deficiencies to provide stability and safety from further damage. These orthoses are usually made of plastic or a canvas fabric with laces or Velcro straps.

Walk Aide for Drop Foot: WalkAide is a revolutionary FDA cleared medical device that leverages functional electrical stimulation (FES) to improve walking ability of people living with foot drop. One of our Walk Aide Certified Specialists can be consulted to assess a potential candidate.

Walker Boots: Walker boots provide immobilization of the ankle and a stable base of support for ambulation to allow for healing from injury or surgery. These orthotics often are made of a combination of plastic, carbon fiber and/or metal.

Foot

Foot Orthotics (Shoe Inserts): Foot orthotics provide support from beneath the surface of the foot to accommodate or correct alignment with the goal of reducing pain, preventing injury or wounds and preventing progression of deformity.

Orthopedic Footwear: Orthopedic footwear is designed to provide extra depth, extra width or material flexibility to accommodate and protect orthopedic conditions.

Diabetic Footwear: Diabetic footwear is designed to provide extra depth, extra width or material flexibility and have heat moldable insoles which are customized to accommodate and protect feet susceptible to wounds associated with diabetes and neuropathy.

Upper Extremity

We provide many types of upper extremity orthotics to meet each patient’s unique goals. Measurements or a fiberglass cast impression may be needed to custom fabricate or determine a prefabricated size.

Here are descriptions of commonly provided upper extremity orthotics. If you do not see what you are looking for please contact us.

Shoulder orthosis: This orthosis is used to limit movement, align and provide support to promote healing in the shoulder, upper arm and pectoral area.

Elbow orthosis: This orthosis is used to either increase movement or limit movement of the elbow while aligning and protecting the joint.

Wrist Hand Orthosis (WHO): This orthosis is used to align, stabilize, and support the wrist, hand and possibly fingers to improve function and reduce tightness.

Spinal Orthotics

We provide many types of spinal orthotics to support and align the back to meet each patient’s unique goals. Measurements or a fiberglass cast impression may be needed to custom fabricate or determine a prefabricated size.

LSO (Lumbo-sacral orthosis): This orthosis is used to support the lower back to reduce pain and decompress the spinal vertebrae.

TLSO (Thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis): This orthosis is used to support the entire back to provide immobilization and support.

Scoliosis TLSO: The curvature of the spine in scoliosis can be treated with various TLSO styles to stop the spine from worsening. Some TLSOs are for night time use only while others are worn all day.

Cervical Collar: This orthosis is used to immobilize the neck from movement to promote healing and prevent injury.