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Our staff partners with numerous research projects, constantly searching for solutions to enhance children’s quality of life. Orthologix® practitioners are recognized nationally by manufacturers for their work.
John Izak CPO
participates in international clinics under the direction of Dr. Heakyung Kim and representatives of the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia.
When children visit our facility, they will be treated in a bright, cheery atmosphere, that is kid-friendly. We understand how children can be frightened of something they don’t know, so our approach is completely child-focused. We want their experience with us to be positive, resulting in an enhanced quality of life.
KNEES
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Otto Bock’s 3R38 is the smallest single axis children’s modular knee joint. It has an adjustable extension assist to provide additional security. For weights up to 99 lbs.
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Ossur’s Total Knee® Junior is made of lightweight, extremely durable aluminum, and weighs only 0.745 lb. The inventor was Finn Gramnas, who was inspired by his six-year-old daughter struggling to walk without falling while wearing a heavy and clumsy prosthesis. He invented the Geometric Locking system that offers extra security and stability, even on hills, which is achieved through the knee’s seven-axis polycentric design. Only two-thirds the size of the award-winning Total Knee, it has all the important features, plus color. Designed for children weighing up to 100 lbs.
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Fillauer-Hosmer MightyMite® 4-Bar Knee. Small-sized, stable polycentric componentry withstands the high impact activity of an older child weighing up to 132 lbs. without incurring the bulk and weight of adult parts. Ideal for those playing sports.
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FEET
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DAFO flexible dynamic ankle foot orthosis are designed to adjust to free well-controlled muscle groups and support those requiring assistance. DAFO orthosis wrap around design fastens securely to foot and ankle contours for maximum support and control. Several styles are available and designed to best meet each patient’s individual needs.
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The SureStep Dynamic Stabilizing System uses compression to improve foot positioning for children with pronation. The extremely thin and flexible plastic orthosis is tightened around the foot and the soft tissue is compressed resulting in midline positioning. The device encourages natural development of balance, muscles, and motor skills because trimlines enhanced freedom of movement. Nine simple measurements provide all the necessary information to create the model of the foot and ankle for SureStep’s custom fabricating. Casting is not required.
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The College Park TruPer® foot is a multi-axial, dynamic-response foot made specifically for pediatric patients. It can be fitted to children as young as 3 years old. The TruPer also incorporates a foot shell with a split toe so children can wear shoes and sandals of their choice.
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Ossur’s Flex-Foot® Junior provides energy return for youngsters weighing 33-100 lbs. The CarbonX Active Heel® stores energy and absorbs shock loads, and the carbon fiber layering technique of the toe is specifically designed to offer the support and flexibility needed for the varied movements of children. The foot shell features a sandal toe shape.
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The Seattle Systems Child’s Play® Foot has a dynamic response Delrin keel, which offers shock absorption and a smooth rollover for a natural gait. Its sculpted cosmesis varies by size to reflect the natural appearance of a child’s maturing foot. The Child’s PlayFoot is appropriate for all lower limb pediatric amputees, including Symes. It is available in sizes for body weights up to 144 lbs., and in darker skin tones.
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The KiddieGAIT™ from Allard USA is a lightweight AFO, which doesn’t lock up ankles and allows feet to move in a more fluid and natural biomechanical gait pattern. KiddieGAIT™ can be applied to pediatric patients with footdrop, MMC, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, low tone crouch gait, toe-walker with no midfoot collapse, and gait deviation secondary to proprioceptive deficit.
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HANDS
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Otto Bock’s System Hand can be fit to a child as young as 9 years old. It has a flexible outer covering and is available in the mechanical or passive style. The passive style is unique in that it can be opened with the sound side and closes under spring tension to hold objects.
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A new System Electric Hand, size 7, from Otto Bock for adolescent and small-framed adults is perfect for the active child due to its rugged design and adult function. It is available in myoelectric Digital Twin or Dynamic Mode Control.
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The Steeper mechanical hand is the smallest and can be fit to a child as young as 1 year old. It has a positive lock for carrying objects and adjustable grip force.
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The VASI series of electric hands, which can be myoelectricly controlled, are known for their quality and reliability, have been designed for limb-deficient children from infants up to age 11. The hands are aesthetic and lightweight, yet can withstand the rigors of child play because of injection molded construction techniques.
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HEAD
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The STARband from Orthomerica is a custom cranial remolding orthosis used to treat deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and other head shape deformities in infants 3-18 months of age. STARbands can be fabricated from a positive modified cast, unmodified cast, or a scan of the infant’s head using specialized scanning equipment. The device provides total contact over the prominent areas of the skull and leaves a void over the flattened areas to facilitate more normal skull symmetry.
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