Orthotic Aids / Orthoses / Splints / Braces

Orthotic Aids
(Orthoses / Splints / Braces / Callipers)
Orthoses, an integral part of assistive technology, are specially made splints which are being used to align abnormal joints or muscles. These are never bought from ready made shops. Each and every pediatric oorthotics should be made by qualified orthoticians. Thorough assessment and taking measurement is very crucial to get a perfect splint. Measurement with POP Cast is always appreciable in complex cases. In a developing child, the orthoses should be changed after every six to nine months and for older children, the splint should be changed after every 9-15 months. In case of adult, splints are changed as and when necessary. Splints are preventive and corrective in nature. All orthoses require modifications according to the improvement so consult your orthotician after every three months or as recommended.

Never use a faulty or readymade splint, it may harm your child.
Check the Three C of the splints, you use for your child

• 1st C: Your splint should be Corrective in nature
• 2nd C: Your splint should be Comfortable in use
• 3rd C: Your splint should be Cosmetic in look

 
Use the splint for appropriate hours to get desire result (Simple Formula: Day splint for 8 hours and night splint for 6 hours daily)
Always go for customized splints as every child is different

We at ICD, Delhi has specialized team of orthoticians, comprising 8 Orthoticians to the cater the need of children with the following conditions

• CTEV (Club Feet)
• Cerebral palsy        
• Spina bifida
• Erb’s palsy
• Brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Post-polio paralysis
• Meningomyelocele
• Arthrogryposis
• Congenital Hip dislocation
• Genu recurvatum / Genu varum / Genu valgum
• Flat feet / Hallux valgus / Flexed wrist / thumb in palm, etc 

In selected cases, orthoses can do miracle. Generally Orthoses are used

• To correct and/or prevent deformity
• To provide a base of support
• To facilitate skills training
• To improve the efficiency of gait (Walking Pattern)
• To improve function

ICD New Delhi is considered one of the best centers for    

• Orthoses for Lower Limbs
• Orthoses for spine and trunk
• Orthoses for Upper Limbs

ICD’s professional team better known for the following splints

• SMO

•  Solid Ankle Foot Orthosis (SAFO / AFO)

•  Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthosis (DAFO) / Hinged AFO / Limited Motion AFO

•  Floor Reaction (Ground Reaction) Ankle Foot Orthosis (FRO)

•  Conventional Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (Conventional KAFO)

•  Knee Immobilizers:  Pedi-Wraps / Corset Knee Gaiters

• Knee Immobilizers:  3 Points Knee Gaiters

•  Dynamic Hip Abduction Orthosis / SWASH

•  Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (HKAFO)

We at ICD, Delhi have facility for these Spinal Orthoses

• Spinal jacket

• Customized Scoliosis management brace
  

Orthoses for Upper Limbs, you can get from ICD, Delhi

• Cock up splint

•  Wrist hand orthoses

•  Mid arm supinator

•  Thumb abductor

•  Fingers extensor
•  Arm band
•  Constraint Induce Therapy Band
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Please note, ICD has one of the best R&D team for orthotics in India, so you can get any kind of orthoses. You name it, we design it

If you want to know which splint is suitable for your case and want to get it from us, please contact us at
Fixed Landline Number: +91-11-41012124
Whatsapp: +91-7838809241    
Mail: helpicd@gmail.com