A Leader in Pediatric Orthotic & Prosthetic Care in Maryland
At Dankmeyer, we believe every child deserves orthotic and prosthetic care that supports mobility, independence, and confidence. For decades, families and clinicians across Maryland and neighboring states have trusted us to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the needs of infants, children, and adolescents.
Our pediatric specialists combine clinical expertise with a deep understanding of childhood development, ensuring that each prosthetic or orthotic device is designed to support growth, function, and participation—in school, at home, and in the community.
A Comprehensive, Collaborative Approach to Pediatric Care
Partners in Your Child’s Medical Team
We work closely with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams throughout the region to ensure complete continuity of care. This includes close collaboration with (but not limited to):
Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI) Programs, including:
Limb Differences Clinic, which provides comprehensive interdisciplinary care for children with congenital, traumatic, or acquired limb differences
Child Family Support Center (CFSC), which is a family-focused, interdisciplinary program, for children ages birth to 5, located in the Baltimore metropolitan area
Specialized Transition Program (STP), a pediatric rehabilitation day hospital supporting intensive therapy and functional gains during transitional recovery periods
Johns Hopkins Pediatric Orthopaedics, whose specialists offer advanced management for limb deformities, limb differences, and complex musculoskeletal conditions that may require coordinated orthotic or prosthetic solutions
West Virginia University Children’s Hospital, which provides comprehensive care and is a close referral partner for our Western Maryland office
County Infant and Toddler Programs, which provides free, family-centered early intervention programs—such as physical and occupational therapy—to young children with developmental delays or disabilities
These partnerships allow us to participate directly in clinical planning and ensure your child receives the most appropriate device at the right moment in their growth and recovery.
Specialized Pediatric Expertise
Our team has extensive experience supporting children with a wide variety of diagnoses and needs, including (but not limited to):
Congenital limb differences
Limb loss and amputations due to trauma or illness
Neuromuscular and developmental conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, stroke, and other pediatric rehabilitation diagnoses
Cranial deformities (e.g. plagiocephaly)
Orthopedic conditions such as clubfoot, scoliosis, and leg length differences
Postsurgical or rehabilitative orthotic and prosthetic needs
We also provide devices that support children enrolled in intensive therapy or rehabilitation programs, adapting solutions as they progress through recovery and developmental stages.
Family Centered Care
We understand that children thrive when their families feel supported and informed. Our clinicians take the time to listen, educate, and involve caregivers throughout the entire process—from initial evaluation to fitting, adjustments, and follow-up care as your child grows.
Our office spaces are designed to be welcoming and child friendly, and our approach prioritizes comfort, partnership, and confidence.
Innovative Technology for Growing Bodies
3D printed prosthetic arm- both socket and terminal device are 3D printed!
Dankmeyer integrates modern fabrication and fitting technologies—including lightweight materials, additive manufacturing, and 3D scanning—to ensure that every device is functional, durable, and comfortable for our patients.
Because children grow quickly, we prioritize adaptability and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure each device continues to fit and function safely.
Expanding Access Through So Every BODY Can Move – Maryland
Dankmeyer is honored to be a statewide leader in advancing the So Every BODY Can Move initiative in Maryland. We played a central role in championing legislation aimed at expanding insurance coverage for activity-specific orthotic and prosthetic devices—ensuring that children have access not only to everyday mobility solutions, but also to devices that allow them to participate in sports, recreation, and adaptive play.
Our team continues to work diligently to help families navigate coverage opportunities. When insurance allows, we provide activity-specific devices such as running blades, sport optimized prostheses, and specialized orthotic devices designed for movement, athletics, and therapeutic recreation. And when one's insurance does not provide such coverage, we provide the family with additional resources to help support this medically necessary care.
We take a whole child approach for our youngest patients: understanding each child’s goals, collaborating with therapists, physicians, and coaches when appropriate, and fitting devices that support safe, joyful participation. By blending advocacy with individualized care, Dankmeyer helps Maryland’s children experience greater freedom, possibility, and belonging in movement.
Why Families Choose Dankmeyer
Decades of trusted pediatric experience
Deep, ongoing collaboration with leading regional children’s hospitals and specialty clinics
Personalized, custom devices designed to meet each child’s developmental and functional goals
Responsive follow-up care and timely adjustments
A compassionate, family-centered philosophy
Let Us Support Your Child’s Next Step
Whether your child needs their first device, a replacement, activity specific, or long-term care management for their orthotic and/or prosthetic needs, our team is here to help.
Contact us today by phone or email to schedule a consultation or learn more about how we partner with families and clinical teams to help children move, play, explore, and thrive.
The images below are just a few of the custom orthotic and prosthetic devices that we have provided our patients over the years.
