Custom-Crafted Orthotics
For more than three decades, our chief podiatrist, Dr. Edward Lang, has specialized in the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of foot and ankle deformities. Renowned for his expertise in the design and use of custom-made orthotics, Dr. Lang considers them an essential component of conservative, non-surgical care. The New Orleans Podiatry orthotic line has been meticulously handcrafted for over thirty years and is produced to Dr. Lang’s exact specifications by some of the most accomplished pedorthists in the industry.
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 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 prefers a holistic approach to the developing foot and often recommends 'minimalist' or 'barefoot' shoes to his pediatric patients. However, some pediatric cases warrant early intervention. For example, children severely "pigeon-toed" or diagnosed with a fixed forefoot varus are often candidates for custom-made orthotics.
Conditions Affecting Pediatric Patients
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