Spencer Doty, DPO, MBA, discusses pediatric orthotics after hemispherectomy at the 2014 Hemispherectomy Conference and Family Reunion.

1. PEDIATRIC ORTHOTICS
SPENCER DOTY, CPO, MBA

2. WHAT ARE ORTHOTICS?
Orthopedic DevicesOrthopedic Devices
““Braces” or “Splints”Braces” or “Splints”
Treat or ManageTreat or Manage
NeuromusculoskeletalNeuromusculoskeletal
DisordersDisorders
Usually Non-InvasiveUsually Non-Invasive

3. PEDIATRIC DEVICES
Unique “Challenges”Unique “Challenges”
Family ConsiderationsFamily Considerations
Compliance of PatientCompliance of Patient
Complex PresentationsComplex Presentations
Example: OrthopedicExample: Orthopedic
Problem Combined withProblem Combined with
Neurological or MentalNeurological or Mental
DisordersDisorders

4. Cascade DAFO
www.dafo.com
COMMON PEDIATRIC DEVICES

7. Sure Step
www.surestep.net
COMMON PEDIATRIC DEVICES

8. Allard USA (Kiddie Gait)
www.allardusa.com
COMMON PEDIATRIC DEVICES

9. HOW HIGH DO WE
GO?
Below Knee (Standard AFO)
Below Calf Belly (Short AFO)
Above Ankle (SMO)
Below Ankles (UCB or Insert)

10. DECISION FACTORS
AND
MORE!!!

11. 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 orFor My Insurance or
Budget?Budget?
For My Functional Goals?For My Functional Goals?

12. 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!

13. THANK YOU