
Orthotics
In consultation with a referring physician, Orthotic Practitioners evaluate a patient to assist in the creation of a prescription for an orthosis. Orthoses can be custom made from a computerized laser scan or cast model of the patient. They may also be custom fit by modifying off-the-shelf prefabricated devices. Many factors are taken into consideration when evaluating a patient and formulating an individual design. Many custom orthoses are fabricated by staff technicians in our Winchester laboratory.



Scope of Practice
Lower Extremity:
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Ankle-foot-orthosis (AFO), ankle brace
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Dynamic AFO (DAFO)
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Knee orthosis (KO), knee brace
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Knee-ankle-foot-orthosis (KAFO)
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Hip-knee-ankle-foot-orthosis (HKAFO)
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Fracture orthosis, fracture brace
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Hip orthosis (HO), hip brace
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Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (RGO)
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Advanced RGO (ARGO)
Upper Extremity:
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Hand orthosis (HO), hand brace
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Wrist-hand orthosis (WHO)
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Wrist orthosis (WO), wrist brace
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Elbow orthosis (EO), elbow brace
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Elbow-wrist-hand orthosis (EWHO)
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Shoulder-elbow-wrist- hand (SEWHO)
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Shoulder orthosis (SO)
Spinal:
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Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), back brace
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Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO)
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Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (CTLSO)
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Scoliosis brace
Other:
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Cranial Remolding Orthosis, cranial helmet
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Walk-Aide System
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Myo-Orthotics Technology