title: Pediatric lower extremity splinting and bracing techniques.
abstract: Pediatric splinting and bracing techniques may be effectively used in the treatment of lower extremity rotational deformities. Early diagnosis coupled with the timely implementation of these techniques allows the practitioner to enhance normal development of the pediatric patient's lower extremities.
authors.affiliation: Center for Sports Medicine, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, San Francisco, California, USA.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Valmassy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001915:Braces; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012399:Rotation; D012775:Shoes; D013165:Splints