Custom-Crafted Orthotics New Orleans, LA
For more than 30 years, Dr. Edward Lang has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of complex foot and ankle deformities. Custom orthotics remain a cornerstone of conservative, non-surgical care for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, flatfoot, high arches, arthritis, and forefoot pain. At New Orleans Podiatry, each orthotic is prescribed following detailed biomechanical evaluation and fabricated to Dr. Lang’s exact specifications by an experienced medical pedorthist to ensure precision, stability, and long-term support.
Custom-crafted orthotics are precision support devices designed to fit seamlessly inside your shoes. Using advanced 3-D scanning technology, our podiatrist and team create orthotics that are tailored to your exact foot structure and customized to address your unique needs or pathology.
These devices are often recommended as a short-term solution to alleviate pain and improve the efficiency of dysfunctional foot mechanics. Our long-term goal is to identify and correct the underlying cause of the dysfunction—helping you restore natural balance and eventually transition out of orthotic support whenever possible.
A Thorough Evaluation for Precision Fit
A comprehensive medical evaluation of your foot health includes a detailed assessment of your biomechanics and gait. Using advanced 3-D scanning technology, we capture an exact digital image of your feet in our office. From this scan, wooden models are milled in our pedorthists’ laboratory to replicate the precise contours of your feet.
Your orthotic devices are then expertly crafted from these models and returned to our office for inspection. Upon arrival, our team may perform additional modifications to further refine the fit and function. This final step ensures the orthotics you receive are fully customized for both comfort and performance.
Dr. Lang takes a comprehensive approach to the developing foot. In many cases, he recommends minimalist or barefoot-style footwear to support natural muscle development and proper gait mechanics. However, certain structural conditions require early intervention to prevent long-term imbalance.
Children with significant in-toeing (“pigeon-toed” gait), fixed forefoot varus, or persistent biomechanical deformities may benefit from prescription custom orthotics to improve alignment and stability during growth.
Conditions Affecting Pediatric Patients
Grow With Me Program
Because children outgrow footwear and orthotics quickly, our Grow With Me program helps offset replacement costs during periods of rapid growth. Contact our office to learn more.
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Fri: 7:00 AM - 12 PM (phones on until 5 PM, texting is provided after hours until 9pm)
