Clarification: Adolescent Blounts

Clarification: Adolescent Blounts

Frank Frankovitch, CPO

2/10/2018

Thanks for responses. To clarify, I’m seeking input on rationale for Non-Weight Bearing management of Adolescent Blounts.

My understanding is orthotic influence is limited to weight-bearing. Do you routinely provide nocturnal/Resting orthoses, if so what’s rationale, same/similar designs as weight-bearing?

A paediatrician has requested Night/Resting orthoses for 8yo (Adolescent) who is NOT using weight-bearing KAFOs. Not clear how this may benefit?

Thanks again,

Frank Frankovitch
United Kingdom M: (44) + 7470470917
<Email Address Redacted>

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> Date: 8 February 2018 at 4:31:50 pm GMT
> To: O & P List-serve < <Email Address Redacted> >
> Subject: Adolescent Blounts
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> Looking for references/guidance on orthotic management of Adolescent Blount’s, in particular nocturnal management rationale & orthosis design options.
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> Many thanks,
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> Frank Frankovitch, CPO
> United Kingdom
> <Email Address Redacted>