Category: Pediatrics

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pediatric prosthetics in Arkansas

An Outlook on Life Growing Up With Prosthetics

Whether your child is born with a limb difference or experiences trauma that requires amputation, prosthetics can give them a lifetime of support. A pediatric prosthetist’s job is to custom fit a prosthesis for your child that keeps them moving. Along with occupational therapists, psychologists, and ... Read More

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Orthotic Options for Treating SMA

Children with spinal muscular atrophy typically have problems with muscle strength and mobility. Pediatric orthotics can help these children move and perform different tasks. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) affects roughly 1 in 6,000 births, making it a fairly common genetic disorder. A genetic ... Read More