PEDIATRIC ORTHOTICS

SPENCER DOTY, CPO, MBA

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

Cascade DAFOwww.dafo.com

COMMON PEDIATRIC DEVICES

Sure Stepwww.surestep.net

COMMON PEDIATRIC DEVICES

Allard USA (Kiddie Gait)www.allardusa.com

COMMON PEDIATRIC DEVICES

HOW HIGH DO WE GO?

Below Knee (Standard AFO)

Below Calf Belly (Short AFO)

Above Ankle (SMO)

Below Ankles (UCB or Insert)

DECISION FACTORS

AND MORE!!!

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!

THANK YOU