Functional Pediatric KO - Replies

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Functional Pediatric KO - Replies

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12/23/2007

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Thanks to everyone who wrote back...

Original post:
Any ideas on a functional knee orthosis for a 2-year old child with a congenital ACL deficiency? I haven't seen the patient yet…the Orthopod just told me on my way out of clinic that I'd be seeing him soon. I assume that none of the custom ACL brace manufacturers do pedi, but please correct me if I'm wrong. I think that getting adequate suspension may be an issue, along with keeping things as slimline as possible. I'm hoping I can get some supracondylar suspension. Thanks for any input.

Several people recommended speaking with Bernie Veldman at:|

<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags />Midwest Orthotic & Technology Center
17530 Dugdale Drive
South Bend, IN 46635
Toll Free Phone: 877-462-0711
Toll Free Fax: 866-700-7837
Web Site: www.surestep.net

I took a look at the website and it looks to be pretty much what I was hoping for.
Other replies:
1) the Rocket by Innovation Sports (now Ossur)
2) Townsend Design
3)Breg has an X2K knee orthosis
4) wheatonbraceco.com
5) Wade Bader at Kinetic Research (800) 919-3668
6) Use SP100 Joints mounted laterly only.
    Anterior Thigh Section
    Anterior Calf Section.
    Cast Patient in 10 Flexion.
    Mount joints on Flexed cast in Full extension.
7) On peds cases involving knees I often use prosthetic elbow joints
8) RJ INDUSTRIEs
9) Would Benik be of any good

 
 
 
 



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“Functional Pediatric KO - Replies,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/228809.