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Orthotics
Our team of orthotics (bracing) experts is here to support you. Carolina Orthotics & Prosthetics has been supporting patients with a wide range of orthotic services to match changes in the patient’s condition over time. Whether you’re dealing with a neuromuscular or orthopedic condition, managing diabetic complications, or recovering from an injury; our orthotics team is here to ensure you meet your goals and needs.
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Scoliosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Arthrosis
- Osteoporosis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth
- Torn Ligament
- Drop Foot
- Stroke
- Ankle Joint Injury
Orthotic Specialties
Upper Extremities
Upper extremity orthotics are generally used to treat conditions resulting from orthopedic trauma, stress, or overuse injuries.
Lower Extremities
Lower extremity orthotic devices are the most common due to the stress the human body places on the lower extremities for day to day activities.
Spinal Support
We help provide orthotics that provide support or corrections for the spine, and help with pain or deformities.
Recommended Shoes for AFOs
Finding shoes that fit over an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) used to be very difficult, but there are now many options that satisfy this need. The links below contain shoes that are wider and deeper than typical designs, and some even have split-size shoe ordering options.
*Please note that insurance will not cover the costs of the shoes listed below.
Extra width and depth:
For Billy Footwear, follow this process when you put the shoes on for the first time with your brace.
- Put on your AFO
- Unzip the shoe all the way, loosen up the laces a lot, and remove the insert
- Put the foot with the AFO in the shoe
- Zip up the shoe
- Lace up the shoe
From now on you should not have to untie and tie the shoes again.
Resources
Lower Limb Orthotic Descriptions
Download our helpful guide to learn about advanced lower limb treatment options
Exercises for optimizing gait with lower limb orthoses and prostheses
Resources
Find valuable resources, local support communities, and news in amputee community through the Amputee Coalition
Follow the step-by-step guide on how to properly use and care for the MyCRO Band
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