The Little Richie®
The Little Richie®
Modeled after the successful Richie Brace® for adults, the Little Richie Brace® is designed for children between the ages of 1 and 12 and combines a custom balanced functional foot orthotic with a semi-rigid ankle brace.
Features
- UCBL style custom balanced foot orthosis, 35 mm heel cup, medial and lateral
- Custom, individualized placement of anatomic ankle hinge
- Custom semi-rigid limb uprights on sides of lower leg
- Aesthetic colors and design
- Full flexion and fixed ankle pivot options
Benefits
- Intrinsic control of midtarsal and subtalar joints
- Transverse and Frontal plane flanges control of the foot
- Pure sagittal plane ankle movement
- Low bulk, sports style brace
- Non-medical sports appearance
- Versatile clinical applications
Clinical Indications
- Neuromuscular Conditions: Cerebral palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Ataxia, Hypotonia
- Congenital Deformities: Talipes equino varus, Talipes Calcaneal Valgus, Tarsal coalition
Casting is Required. Please follow the Richie Brace® casting instructions and provide a mid-calf measurement of circumference.
Or, use an STS AFO casting sock.
Suggested Reimbursement Billing Codes
- STS Casting sock A4590
- AFO, molded to patient model with Ankle joint L1970 (use modifier RT or LT)
- Soft interface, below knee L2820