ORTHOTICS

 Over 600 types of upper and lower extremity orthoses are currently available. Our experienced practitioners are familiar with a range of custom fit and fabricated devices in such materials as metal, carbon graphite, and thermoformed plastic. Varieties of knee/ankle/foot and ankle/foot orthoses both correct and protect joint and muscle impairments as do upper extremity devices that focus on shoulders, elbows and wrists. An orthosis may consist of a single unit or an entire system of components tailored to a specific condition.

 Horton orthotists regularly fit cervical orthoses. They are experienced in selecting the most therapeutic body jacket or other type of spinal orthosis for a particular injury or disability. Postfracture bracing is another aspect of orthotic patient care. We further specialize in pediatric needs such as reciprocating gait orthoses, standing frames, hip abduction and other kinds of splints, parapodiums, and custom wheelchair seating.

 Patient education is very important. We demonstrate how to use and care for their appliances, and establish both an introductory and long-term schedule of wear. We also ease apprehension, offer encouragement, suggest support groups or other helpful resources, and involve the patient's family in the overall recovery program.

 We are committed to providing the most thorough and skilled rehabilitation services possible to the people of all ages who come to us for assistance. Since Horton's Orthotic Lab was established in 1981, our primary mission has been to overcome the effects of disability and restore our patients to their highest level of independence and participation in society.

ORTHOTIC SERVICES

Cervical Orthoses: Ranging from simple devices to complex orthoses which immobilize cervical spine.

-Neck support pillows
-Minervas
-Foam and plastic cervical collars
-Cervical halo devices
-S.O.M.I. (Sterno-Occipital-Mandibular-Immobilizer)
-Philadelphia collars

Spinal Orthoses: Prefabricated corsets for moderate back support as well as custom-made braces to limit rotation.

-Cash hyperextension braces
-Lumbosacral corsets
-Dorsolumbar corsets
-Chairback braces
-Raney flexion jackets
-Jewett hyperextension braces
-Knight-Taylor braces
-Sacroiliac corsets
-Elastic rib belts
-Williams braces
-Taylor braces

Scoliosis and Spinal Fracture: Custom-made pelvic girdles and body jackets for treatment of scoliosis and post-op spinal fusion and function after the primary cast.

-One and two piece body jackets
-Boston braces

Lower Extremity Orthoses: Custom-made plastic and metal bracing systems to control undesirable or abnormal motion and permit more normal function.

-Metal short and long leg braces
-Plastic ankle/foot orthoses (AFO's)
-Plastic knee/ankle/foot orthoses (KAFO's)
-Oregon Orthotics Systems (KAFO's, AFO's)
-Elastic ankle supports
-Hip abduction splints 
-Dynamic ankle flexion/extension
-Hip flexion-abduction stabilizers

Knee Orthoses: A wide range of devices to provide protection and function.

-Elastic knee supports
-Neoprene knee supports
-Cartilage supports
-Hinged knee supports/braces
-Swedish knee cage 
-Knee immobilizers
-Derotation knee braces (custom fit)
-Dynamic knee flexion/extension orthoses

Fracture Bracing: Brace systems which allow function after primary cast.

-Radius/Ulnar
-Humeral
-Wrist
-Tibial
-Femoral
-Ankle

Upper Extremity Orthoses: A wide range of devices to provide support, immobilization or function to any part of the upper limb.

-Finger splints
-Shoulder immobilizers
-Wrist splints
-Clavicle splints
-Knuckle benders
-Hand splints
-Arm/shoulder abduction splints
-Elbow supports

Foot Orthoses: Custom-made inserts, shoe devices to assure proper position/comfort.

-Plastic foot orthoses
-Orthopedic extra-depth shoes
-Shoe modifications
-Custom-made arch & metatarsal
-Cast boots/wooden shoes