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What are common prescription orthotics?

Holman Chan, MD
Holman Chan, MD on behalf of Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
Foot & Ankle Surgery
The most common orthotics are prescribed for people with flat feet, says Holman Chan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he discusses prescribing other orthotics, including those for diabetics. 

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