At POA of Louisiana, we value our work and challenge ourselves to be knowledgeable in our field and become the best orthotists we can be. Our goal is to create a comfortable and optimal fitting custom orthosis that meets the individual needs of our patients. Our patients are often active members in their communities so it is a challenge and a privilege to make sure each of our orthotic patients are living their lives at their highest quality with no or as few limitations as possible.
Custom Foot and Ankle Orthoses
All of our custom foot and ankle orthoses require an evaluation to determine the reason for needing customization. A measurement of the foot or ankle is taken, and the custom device is made on-site in our fabrication lab or sometimes sent to a central fabrication lab for specialty items.
After the custom orthosis is fabricated, the patient will be notified and a second appointment will be made for the fitting of the orthosis. At POA, we value the quality of our work, and we will often make adjustments at this fitting appointment to ensure that the orthosis is fitting comfortably and its functionality meets the needs of our patients.
Types of custom foot and ankle orthoses we provide include, but are not limited to: custom molded inserts, UCBLs, SMOs, AFOs, and CROW boots.
Custom Knee and Hip Orthoses
All of our custom knee and hip orthoses require an evaluation to determine the reason for needing customization. A measurement of the knee or entire lower limb is taken, and the custom device is made on-site in our fabrication lab or sometimes sent to a central fabrication lab for specialty items.
After the custom orthosis is fabricated, the patient will be notified and a second appointment will be made for the fitting of the orthosis. At POA we value the quality of our work, and we will often make adjustments at this fitting appointment to ensure that the orthosis is fitting comfortably and functionality meeting the needs of our patients. Custom hip orthoses are more complex and may require multiple fitting appointments to ensure an optimal fit.
Types of custom knee and hip orthoses we provide, include but are not limited to: custom knee braces, KAFOs, and Hip abduction orthoses.
Custom Spinal Orthoses
All of our custom spinal orthoses require an evaluation to determine the reason for needing customization. A measurement of the patient’s torso and hip is taken (usually by measurements). Most custom spinal orthoses will not be made on-site but, we ensure timely turnarounds to meet the needs of our patients.
After the custom orthosis is fabricated, the patient will be notified and a second appointment will be made for the fitting of the orthosis. At POA we value the quality of our work, and we will often make adjustments at this fitting appointment to ensure that the orthosis is fitting comfortably and functionality meeting the needs of our patients. Our scoliosis patients may require multiple fitting appointments to ensure the curvature of the spine is being managed correctly and effectively.
Types of custom spinal orthoses we provide, include but are not limited to: custom Scoliosis TLSOs and post-op TLSOs or LSOs.
Off-the-Shelf Orthoses
POA of Louisiana provides Off-the-Shelf (OTS) orthotics. These devices are not custom made but are custom fit orthotic devices. POA has a plentiful stock of OTS orthotics and can also order anything patients need in a timely fashion. Please note that POA of Louisiana does not sell medical equipment such as walkers, canes or support pillows. The type of OTS devices we keep regularly in stock include wrist splints, knee braces, back supports, cervical collars, etc.
