As a conservative measure, our office offers a variety of braces and orthotic foot supports both off-the-shelf and custom made. A custom brace and/or orthotics are medical devices prescribed by Dr. Roe that are made to specifically fit a patient’s lower leg, ankle or foot. Braces and orthotics provide support and alignment which are used to accommodate or offload a prominent area and improve foot function. They can help eliminate or delay the need for surgery especially if it is not desired at a specific time or a child must wait for growth plates to close. Braces and orthotics are fabricated in a variety of styles and made of many different materials based on the purpose of the brace or support and its intended use. Custom braces and orthotics should be worn with proper footwear. Generally, lace up style shoes are recommended. Fitting and dispensing of our braces and orthotics are done in the comfort of our office.