For patients with limb loss, early referral improves education, psychological readiness, and post-op outcomes. We provide:

• Preoperative consultations to discuss prosthetic options and expectations
• Postoperative prosthetic care with early socket fittings, shrinker education, and gradual prosthetic loading
• Upper and lower limb prosthetics, including myoelectric and microprocessor components
• Ongoing adjustments and maintenance for comfort and function

Our orthotic care begins with a detailed biomechanical assessment, incorporating patient goals and functional needs. We provide both off-the-shelf and custom-designed orthoses, ranging from simple support devices to complex, multi-joint bracing systems. Common orthoses include:

• Lower extremity: AFOs, KAFOs, SMOs for gait instability, foot drop, knee hyperextension, and more.
• Upper extremity: Wrist-hand orthoses, elbow braces, and positioning splints.
• Spinal orthoses: TLSOs, LSOs, and cervical collars for post-surgical stabilization and scoliosis
• Protective and Cranial Remodeling Orthoses

Our team ensures devices are lightweight, functional, and easy to don/doff, promoting adherence and comfort.

Biodesign has extensive experience in pediatric orthotics and prosthetics, providing solutions that evolve with the child. We treat a wide range of diagnoses including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, limb differences, neuromuscular disorders, and more.
We prioritize family education, developmental milestones, and adjustability to accommodate rapid growth. Our pediatric offerings include:

• Cranial Remolding Helmets Visit our Helmet page ▸
• Custom AFOs, SMOs, KAFOs Visit our Bracing page ▸
• Upper limb prostheses Visit our Upper Limb Prosthetics page ▸
• Pediatric socket systems for early prosthetic use
• On-site adjustments and repairs
• Long-term follow-up for continuity of care

We offer helmet therapy for infants with positional plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and scaphocephaly. Early intervention is key; we encourage referrals as early as 4 months, though we treat up to ~18 months depending on severity.

Our cranial remolding orthoses are lightweight, custom-fitted, and designed for optimal head shape correction.

Physicians often ask: When should I prescribe a brace? Below are common clinical scenarios where orthotic intervention may improve outcomes:

• Lower limb instability (e.g., foot drop, genu recurvatum) → Consider AFOs or KAFOs
• Scoliosis or post-operative spinal support → TLSO, LSO
• Joint pain or instability from arthritis or ligament laxity → Functional joint bracing
• Neurological conditions (stroke, MS, CP) → Functional bracing for improved gait/mobility
• Developmental delay → Pediatric SMOs/AFOs for foot/ankle alignment

We’re always available for pre-prescription consults to help determine appropriate bracing.

Biodesign specializes in diabetic bracing and foot protection to reduce the risk of ulceration and lower limb amputation. We provide:

• Custom-molded diabetic foot orthoses for pressure redistribution
• CROW (Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker) boots for Charcot arthropathy management
• Toe-off and partial foot prostheses post-amputation
• Footwear recommendations and AFOs for patients with peripheral neuropathy or deformity