Our Products : Pediatrics

Description

Back Brace – called soft Boston Orthosis (SBO) :

The Soft Boston Scoliosis Brace™ for neuromuscular scoliosis and trunk support is a lightweight, soft, and easy to clean system designed for maximum comfort. The Soft Boston Scoliosis Brace is constructed of non-cracking orthopedic grade copolymer and a hypo-allergenic polyethylene foam liner.

Spinal braces such as the Soft Boston Orthosis (SBO) help stabilize scoliosis and improve sitting, positioning, and head control in individuals with cerebral palsy.

Description

Pediatrics Hips called Pavlik Harness:

The Pavlik Harness utilizes the principle of flexion with free abduction to achieve reduction of hip dysplasia and dislocation in infants. The Harness eliminates the need for hip casting and allows necessary joint movements. It is also an ideal alternative to hip casting, eliminates skin problems associated with casting . The AST-WRAP design features hook and pile closures for easy application, size adjustment, and removal it also has a quick-release buckle provides secure, safe closure.

The Pavik Harness may be fitted under or over diaper

Description

The Reciprocating Gait Orthosis is designed to provide as normal method of ambulation as possible for paraplegic patients. The energy expended for paraplegic ambulation is enormous. This fact justified the search for more efficient systems that reduce friction as well as weight.

The center pivoting cable-free system significantly reduces friction, increases the durability and also improves the cosmesis of the orthosis. The Reciprocating Gait Orthosis or RGO is the most frequently used brace for the ambulatory needs of a paralyzed child or adult. There are other types of RGO’s presently in use, the dual-cable and horizontal cable produced by Fillauer, Inc., and others. RGO braces provide excellent walking function as compared to other devices. Hands-free standing and the use of the orthosis counteracts the tendency for hip contractures. With every step, as one leg flexes, the other leg must extend and thereby stretch out the hip contracting structures. Agile patients can be fitted as early as 18 months of age, giving them a better chance for walking and standing and therefore enjoying earlier the physiological, skeletal and psychological benefits of being upright.

The ISOCENTRIC® RGO is a walking brace for people with little or no control of their lower extremities often due to neuromuscular disorders or injuries. The device is ideally suited for patients with spina bifida, traumatic paraplegia, muscular dystrophy, and osteogenisis imperfecta.

The ISOCENTRIC® RGO offers the following advantages
Efficient ambulation - compared to other RGOs the ISOCENTRIC® is more energy efficient. This saves exertion for people with muscle weakness. Also for patients prone to weight gain the ease of walking encourages more physical activities. The hip muscles that are used for walking are exercised and conditioned as the person walks in the brace.

“Hands-free” standing, balance and support - Wearers can have their hands available for activities of function while standing. The brace not only stabilizes the hip, knee and ankle joints but it also balances (positions) the person so they can stand without the use of crutches or walkers.

Dynamic “hip stretching” - Many Spina Bifida and people with paraplegia are prone to hip flexion contractures. This tendency is counteracted by the fact that the brace connects the two legs in such a way that flexing of one leg causes extension of the opposite side. It is like getting therapy or stretching with every step a person takes.

* Steps are achieved by advancing the leg one of three ways.

1. Use of hip flexor muscles.
2. Use of lower abdominal muscles.
3. Use of trunk extension