Lawrence Z. Huppin, DPM

How To Address And Prevent Complications With AFOs

08/24/2009

Medial malleolar irritation and talonavicular irritation are some of the common issues that arise for patients wearing ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). Accordingly, this author offers salient preventive advice and provides essential pearls for...

Medial malleolar irritation and...

08/24/2009

Podiatry Today

Current Insights On Bracing For Hindfoot Osteoarthritis

01/03/2008

Lawrence Z. Huppin , DPM;

Foot orthoses (FOs) have been a standard treatment in podiatric clinics for decades. Until a decade ago, however, it was rare for American podiatrists to dispense ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) of any kind. In 1996, the Richie Brace was...

Foot orthoses (FOs) have...

01/03/2008

Podiatry Today

Troubleshooting AFOs

04/03/2005

Lawrence Z. Huppin , DPM;

In 1996, Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, introduced the first ankle foot orthosis (AFO) to incorporate a functionally balanced foot orthosis. Podiatrists have long utilized AFOs to control ankle joint motion. However, the AFO designed by Dr....

In 1996, Douglas Richie Jr.,...

04/03/2005

Podiatry Today

Orthotics Q&A

Inside Insights On Evidence-Based Orthotic Therapy

02/03/2007

Lawrence Z. Huppin , DPM;

Given the increased emphasis on evidence-based medicine, our expert panelists review the impact of literature findings upon their prescription of custom foot orthoses for different pathologies. Q: Is there evidence in the...

Given the increased...

02/03/2007

Podiatry Today

Orthotics Q&A

A Closer Look At Orthotic Technologies And Modifications

10/03/2005

Lawrence Z. Huppin , DPM;

The development of new materials and technologies has had an impact on orthotics and biomechanics. These expert panelists discuss the technologies they have found helpful. In particular, they assess the impact of pressure analysis and how...

The development of new...

10/03/2005

Podiatry Today

Orthotics Q&A

Key Insights On Prescribing Orthoses For Dress Shoes And Sandals

08/03/2004

Lawrence Z. Huppin , DPM;

With summer in full swing, more and more patients are moving from the rigidity of dress shoes into the comfort of sandals. Fitting orthotics into both types of footwear has its own unique challenges as the sizes of each vary and the amount of...

With summer in full swing, more...

08/03/2004

Podiatry Today

Education

Key Insights On Writing Orthotic Prescriptions

01/03/2006

Lawrence Z. Huppin , DPM;

Paul R. Scherer , DPM;

When it comes to an effective prescription for custom foot orthoses, podiatrists must consider the dysfunction of that particular patient’s foot in order to achieve a satisfactory clinical outcome. Addressing the specific needs of the...

When it comes to an effective...

01/03/2006

Podiatry Today