Paediatrics

Interface Technology provides extremely caring and thorough services for our paediatric clients. We manage orthopaedic, developmental and neurological conditions for all sections of the body. Our services for children include 3D assessment and treatment for cranial malformations, bracing, education and clothing for Developmental Hip Dysplasia, Orthotic management of presentations such as global development delay, toe walking, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Scoliosis (see Spinal). These treatment plans can include Foot Orthotics, Ankle Foot Orthotics and Knee Ankle Foot Orthotics. For more information on these items, see Orthotics.

We also provide prosthetic services for children. For more information on these, please see our Prosthetics page.

1025 Wellington Street, West Perth, 6005

contact@interfacetechnology.com.au

Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm

Developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) is an umbrella term used to describe a spectrum of developmental hip

problems in infants and children, in which the ball and socket of the hip joint does not develop properly.

There is a variety of presentations and severity levels, which your orthotist with explain further throughout

your appointment.

DDH is the most common orthopedic condition diagnosed in children and occurs
more frequently in:

Females
Breech birth or breech position
Family history
Multiple births
Firstborns

Developmental Hip Dysplasia (DDH)

Healthy Hip Australia

Managing Bracing

At Interface Technology we use 3 different types of orthoses to help manage DDH, which brace your baby is put in depends on their referral, presentation, and age.

Pavlik Harness:

The Pavlik harness is a soft brace made up of straps, that allows the hips to be held in an optimal position. It has straps that fasten at the baby’s legs and suspends by shoulder and chest straps. This helps to optimise position and holds the hips and knees up (flexed) and apart (abducted).

This brace is most commonly fit for babies younger than 4 months.

Correctio Brace:

Similarly to the Pavlik harness, a Correctio brace works by keeping the hips and knees up and apart. This brace includes a padded bar.

This brace is most commonly fit to babies younger than 5 months.

Rhino Brace:

The rhino brace is a plastic padded brace and is the most rigid of the DDH braces with fit at Interface. The rigidity of this brace allows babies to continue to meet their developmental milestones and move freely while still holding the hips in an optimal position.

This brace is most commonly fit to babies older than 4 months.

Cranial Remoulding Helmets

Plagiocephaly/Brachycephaly refers to flattening and asymmetrical growth of an infant’s head. This is typically noticed after birth or in the first few months of development.    

Many infants present with mild cases of these conditions and may see improvement over time without the need for additional treatment. However, those with moderate to severe presentations may choose to undergo cranial remoulding therapy to encourage the head to grow into a more uniform shape.

Our Orthotists use 3D scanning technology to accurately provide an assessment of your child's head shape. The Orthotists can recommend a suitable treatment pathway which may include repositioning, mattresses, helmets and Physiotherapy.

All helmets are 3D printed through our partner company Serkel, resulting in a design that is: