Supporting a child’s mobility and spinal health is essential for their functional development. When children experience neck or back conditions, Hodgson Orthotics and Prosthetics offers specialized Pediatric Spinal and Torso Orthoses to maximize stability and promote healthy physical growth.

Solutions That Are Adaptable and Effective

Our Certified Orthotists understand that a growing body requires solutions that are adaptable and effective. We utilize a full range of proven orthotic devices, from pre-fabricated supports to intricate, fully bespoke braces. During a comprehensive evaluation, your Orthotist will partner with your family to select and custom-fit the appropriate solution, ensuring the device seamlessly supports your child’s unique developmental milestones and active life.

Key Therapeutic Objectives of Pediatric Spinal Bracing

Our Certified Orthotists provide expertly fitted neck and trunk braces, including soft collars and rigid spinal orthoses (TLSOs), each specifically selected to meet your child’s therapeutic needs. Treatment with an orthosis is focused on achieving several core outcomes:

  • Protecting Growth: Ensuring the spine (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar) is gently guided toward ideal alignment to encourage proper anatomical development.
  • Facilitating Activity: Offering the external trunk support necessary for children with muscle weakness or instability to sit upright, stand, and engage fully in play and learning.
  • Surgical Site Care: Providing the essential immobilization needed to safeguard post-operative repairs or stable injuries, promoting safe and effective recovery.
  • Acute Condition Management: Restricting unwanted movement in the spine immediately following an injury or surgical procedure.

Note: if your child has scoliosis, learn more about Hodgson’s approach to scoliosis bracing.

The process begins with a detailed functional assessment. Your Certified Orthotist will thoroughly evaluate your child’s alignment, range of motion, identify functional challenges and specific physical objectives. This collaborative approach includes working closely with parents, doctors, and therapists to define a clear, custom treatment plan aimed at delivering the most positive long-term results.

Schedule your consultation with a pediatric bracing specialist to discuss your child’s needs today.