Pediatric Orthotics | Nemours Children's Health
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Pediatric Orthotics | Nemours Children's Health
Pediatric Orthotics
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Central Florida
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Better Support. Better Movement.
Orthotics are external devices that provide support and increase movement for kids who are born with or develop problems in their muscles, bones, and/or joints.
Orthotic devices can help correct or prevent problems, improve movement (like walking), reduce pain, and support the spine and upper or lower extremities (the arms, legs, etc.).
At Nemours Children’s, our certified pediatric orthotics specialists fit and make braces and other supports for kids. We work with the appropriate doctor or surgeon to figure out which orthotic device would work best and make sure it fits, feels, and functions just right for your child.
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Services We Offer Kids Who Need Orthotics Support
The term “ortho” means to correct or straighten. When you think of pediatric orthotics, you may picture the simple foot orthotics devices worn in shoes to improve mobility and decrease pain. Shoe inserts are orthotics, but many more solutions are available for a broad range of conditions.
Our certified orthotists provide fittings and adjustments by to make sure your child feels comfortable and stable. We offer a full range of pediatric orthotics, both prefabricated (pre-made) and custom made, depending on your child’s exact needs and condition. The types of orthotics we offer include:
Ankle foot orthoses
Braces
like those for the back, elbows, shoulders, legs
Hand and wrist splints
Helmets
for babies with problems like a misshapen skull
Because children who need orthotics often require coordinated care from other medical areas, you’ll have access to our entire team of Nemours experts and specialists as needed.
Conditions We Treat With Orthotic Devices
We help kids with a full spectrum of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
Arthrogryposis
Broken bones
— fractures
Cerebral palsy
Chest wall malformations
Clubfoot
Craniofacial anomalies
— cleft lip, cleft palate and defects of the face, head, jaw, or mouth
Craniosynostosis
— misshapen head caused by the skull bones fusing abnormally
Hand/upper extremity differences
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Limb deformities
Muscular dystrophy
Peripheral neuropathies
— damage to nerves in the hands, arms, legs and feet
Positional plagiocephaly
— “flat head syndrome" in babies
Scoliosis and spinal deformities
Spina bifida
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Sports injuries
Trauma
Related Specialties
Behavioral Health (Psychology and Psychiatry)
Gait & Motion Analysis
Orthopedics
Prosthetics
Rehabilitation Medicine
Compassionate, Kid-Friendly Orthotics Care
At Nemours, we specialize in giving compassionate, kid-friendly orthotics care — from choosing or creating and fitting the ideal orthotic now and refitting over time, to helping your child function and thrive as they grow. And in some cases, we can make a custom brace for your child on the same day it’s prescribed by our doctors.
Depending upon the location you visit, our comprehensive programs and services may include:
Pediatric orthopedics care in Delaware ranked among the best in the country year after year
by
U.S. News & World Report
.
Team that’s part of renowned pediatric programs
that help kids with scoliosis, skeletal dysplasia, limb deformities, neuromuscular disorders, and other conditions thrive.
Expertise from specialists involved in orthopedic innovations
like the Wilmington Brace (which set a standard in scoliosis care) and the Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton (WREX, a 3D-printed technology that helps kids with muscle weakness use their arms).
State-of-the-art
gait and motion analysis lab
, which uses a computer to capture a 3-D model of your child’s walk to help us figure out which type of pediatric orthotic will best support your child’s pattern of movement.
Partnership with our
assistive technology
and wheelchair clinic
to help your child function, communicate and learn.
Specialized
rehabilitation therapies
just for kids
, including
certified hand therapy
.
Pediatric outpatient therapy services program that’s one of the only in the region accredited
by the
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Pediatric Orthotics
Contact Us
Orthotics
(800) 416-4441
Contact Us
Orthotics
Call Us
Orthotics
Central Florida
(407) 650-7715
Northeast Florida
(904) 697-3600
Contact Nemours
Visit our contact page to find more contact information for each of our regions
Better Support. Better Movement.
Orthotics are external devices that provide support and increase movement for kids who are born with or develop problems in their muscles, bones, and/or joints.
Orthotic devices can help correct or prevent problems, improve movement (like walking), reduce pain, and support the spine and upper or lower extremities (the arms, legs, etc.).
At Nemours Children’s, our certified pediatric orthotics specialists fit and make braces and other supports for kids. We work with the appropriate doctor or surgeon to figure out which orthotic device would work best and make sure it fits, feels, and functions just right for your child.
Find Orthotics Care From Nemours
Find the orthotics specialists closest to you:
Find a Doctor
Find a Location
Services We Offer Kids Who Need Orthotics Support
The term “ortho” means to correct or straighten. When you think of pediatric orthotics, you may picture the simple foot orthotics devices worn in shoes to improve mobility and decrease pain. Shoe inserts are orthotics, but many more solutions are available for a broad range of conditions.
Our certified orthotists provide fittings and adjustments by to make sure your child feels comfortable and stable. We offer a full range of pediatric orthotics, both prefabricated (pre-made) and custom made, depending on your child’s exact needs and condition. The types of orthotics we offer include:
Ankle foot orthoses
Braces
like those for the back, elbows, shoulders, legs
Hand and wrist splints
Helmets
for babies with problems like a misshapen skull
Because children who need orthotics often require coordinated care from other medical areas, you’ll have access to our entire team of Nemours experts and specialists as needed.
Conditions We Treat With Orthotic Devices
We help kids with a full spectrum of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
Arthrogryposis
Broken bones
— fractures
Cerebral palsy
Chest wall malformations
Clubfoot
Craniofacial anomalies
— cleft lip, cleft palate and defects of the face, head, jaw, or mouth
Craniosynostosis
— misshapen head caused by the skull bones fusing abnormally
Hand/upper extremity differences
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Limb deformities
Muscular dystrophy
Peripheral neuropathies
— damage to nerves in the hands, arms, legs and feet
Positional plagiocephaly
— “flat head syndrome" in babies
Scoliosis and spinal deformities
Spina bifida
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Sports injuries
Trauma
Related Specialties
Behavioral Health (Psychology and Psychiatry)
Gait & Motion Analysis
Orthopedics
Prosthetics
Rehabilitation Medicine
Compassionate, Kid-Friendly Orthotics Care
At Nemours, we specialize in giving compassionate, kid-friendly orthotics care — from choosing or creating and fitting the ideal orthotic now and refitting over time, to helping your child function and thrive as they grow. And in some cases, we can make a custom brace for your child on the same day it’s prescribed by our doctors.
Depending upon the location you visit, our comprehensive programs and services may include:
Pediatric orthopedics care in Delaware ranked among the best in the country year after year
by
U.S. News & World Report
.
Team that’s part of renowned pediatric programs
that help kids with scoliosis, skeletal dysplasia, limb deformities, neuromuscular disorders, and other conditions thrive.
Expertise from specialists involved in orthopedic innovations
like the Wilmington Brace (which set a standard in scoliosis care) and the Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton (WREX, a 3D-printed technology that helps kids with muscle weakness use their arms).
State-of-the-art
gait and motion analysis lab
, which uses a computer to capture a 3-D model of your child’s walk to help us figure out which type of pediatric orthotic will best support your child’s pattern of movement.
Partnership with our
assistive technology
and wheelchair clinic
to help your child function, communicate and learn.
Specialized
rehabilitation therapies
just for kids
, including
certified hand therapy
.
Pediatric outpatient therapy services program that’s one of the only in the region accredited
by the
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)