Based on the doctor's prescription, the technicians then custom make a device to meet the patient's specific needs. “Premade orthotics are mass-produced to fit an ‘average’ foot,” says Rock CJay ...

Today, the Prosthetics and Orthotics Service at HSS includes a comprehensive, world-class facility capable of fitting, crafting, modifying, fabricating, and delivering prefabricated and custom ...

some also suggest custom-made inserts can lead to long-term changes in biomechanics that may slow or prevent the progression of arthritis, says Hannan. “It’s not entirely clear how orthotics work to ...