Pediatric Services
Children are close to our heart!
At New Life Brace and Limb pediatric is an area of special focus. Pediatric Prosthetics and Orthotics require skill, training and dedication - New Life fulfills them all. Bob Draeger, CPO, LPO, Cped has extensive experience in Pediatric Orthotics. Draeger leads our experienced, attentive and dedicated team as our Pediatric Prosthetic and Orthotic Specialist who has been serving children at UTMB children's hospital for over 25 years.
We perform periodic checkups for children fitted with Orthotics to ensure their devices continue to fit and function well. We provide state-of-the-art rehabilitative orthotic devices, quality restorative orthotic care and the highest level of patient-focused service. We strive to improve the functional outcome of every patient.
Our custom fabrication and adjustment facilities ensure our patients are served better & faster whenever an off the shelf device doesn't fulfill their needs. We use cutting-edge technology to custom design and custom fabricate a wide range of orthotic devices to correct deformities or improve the function of a weakened extremity.
Pediatric Prosthetics
Newlife Brace & Limb provides a specialized approach for prosthetic care for children, we understand how important the care of their needs during their growing years. Children with their rapid growth, will require frequent office visits and more careful observation of their progress.
Pediatric patients between the ages 1-18 years will require a new socket and other prosthetic modifications at least yearly and should be evaluated by their prosthetist every six months.
At New Life our Pediatric Prosthetist, we specialized in Upper and lower limb/extremity prosthetics.
- Specialized prosthetic activity-specific prosthesis devices.
- Hip Disarticulation
- PFFD Prosthetics
- Symes
- Rotational Plasty
Call today for your free Evaluation!
Scoliosis Treatment
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis is a curvature of the Spine that affects children during adolescent growth. New Life specializes in Scoliosis Bracing and provide bracing options to treat and manage the spine.
Orthotic devices pave the road towards strength, balance, comfort and independence.
What is the goal of orthotic treatment?
According to estimates, about two-thirds of children with Cerebral Palsy have the ability to walk and ambulate. But because of the nature of Cerebral Palsy – and its effect on the muscles, joints, and patterns of motion – establishing a gait that is meaningful can be a challenge. When an orthotic device is a successful part of treatment, it should help children establish normal patterns of joint and muscle motion.
Orthotics can help remedy this situation by:
- Providing a stable base for movement
- Establishing an efficient gait
- Minimizing the effects of spasticity in limbs
- Creating an environment in which a child can take repeatable steps
- Reducing excessive energy used to move
- Aiding the transition between sitting and standing
- Reducing, or eliminating, hip and knee hyperextension, missteps
- Reducing the potential for accidents
- Increasing a child’s ability to function physically, and mentally
- Strengthening weak muscles
- Controling muscular imbalances
- Correcting poor skeletal alignment
- Preventing deformity
- Providing stable base of support
Other types of orthotics
I Dont usually go out of my way to right reviews on a person. But I believe you have a person working for u that deserves a little extra recognition. His name is Mark Pitambersingh. I was very skeptical about wearing a brace at first. Mark took the time to explain The benefits of wearing my brace. And makes me feel comfortable about wearing it. He also went out of his way to design something I liked looking at... Made sure it was comfortable. And worked for my daily grind. Today him and his staff got me in on short notice and did some adjustments to my brace that helped me tremendously. The staff at this location are always friendly and greet me with a smile. I always feel welcome and comfortable no matter what. Great people. Great service. These ppl are definitely making a difference in the world. Thanks again
- J. Tipton
I came in last year. A fairly new amputee. Lost, frustrated in pain. With very bad prostheses that did not fit. Not knowing a single thing to do after leg cut off, staples out and given this thing I could not use. A year and one revision with support team later I am happy. I might not even have much of a limp after too my PT noticed first walk with walker yesterday after. They take care of you. Check on you and do not just build you what you need and tell you to go figure it out on your own. Brent and Derrick are Awesome!!!!
-S. Rawis-DeMaya
Love love, love the personal attention that I have received since day one. Big thanks to Mark n Chris!
— D. Copaus Ford
My daughter started her journey with AFOs 12 years ago with Bob. She was 2 and he carefully fitted her little feet perfectly. He has taken good care of her over the years and we are grateful for his expertise and kindness with our girl. Highly recommend them!
- J. Morrow Abram
I have NEVER been treated with anything but respect and kindness. I have never felt like an imposition just because my appointment ran a little late. New Life treats me as a person and not just another patient. Jesse Rettele is the head Prosthetist and he is always extremely professional and a man with immense integrity.
-T. Hellyer