Orthotic Management of Rickets
Doug Wacker, CPO
Description
Collection
Title:
Orthotic Management of Rickets
Creator:
Doug Wacker, CPO
Date:
7/10/2008
Text:
Thank you List Serve in advance. I have referred to my office a patient with the diagnosis of Rickets Disease. I have looked online and see that the usual orthotic device recommended for these patients is a Bowleg type orthosis worn at night. She is 10 years old, 102#'s and definite tibial bowing with at least 30 degrees of varus bilaterally. She is taking a calcium supplement along with other prescriptions for pain in her knees. My question is, does this type of orthosis assist in relieving pain in the knee and if so, does the medial side bar with thigh cuffs, calf cuff, free ankle attached to shoes, including a varus correcting knee pad provide the best means of addressing this disease.
Douglass J. Wacker, CPO, LPO
NUTECH Orthotics & Prosthetics, LLC
2422 E. Tyler Ave., Ste. A
Harlingen, TX. 78550
PH. 956-412-LEGS(5347)
FX. 956-412-3563
E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
www.nutechoandp.net
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Douglass J. Wacker, CPO, LPO
NUTECH Orthotics & Prosthetics, LLC
2422 E. Tyler Ave., Ste. A
Harlingen, TX. 78550
PH. 956-412-LEGS(5347)
FX. 956-412-3563
E-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
www.nutechoandp.net
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you received this email in error please delete and notify the sender.
Citation
Doug Wacker, CPO, “Orthotic Management of Rickets,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 23, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/229595.
