Don Virostek, C.P.O., L.P.O.

About

Don Virostek, C.P.O., L.P.O., is the Director of Orthotics at Scottish Rite for Children. Don earned his undergraduate degree in prosthetics and orthotics from UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Don has co-authored peer-reviewed publications focused on scoliosis bracing, brace compliance and improving outcomes for children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. He has also presented nationally on pediatric orthotic management, helping advance clinical practice through research in orthotics and prosthetics. He works closely with physicians, therapists and families to design customized orthotic solutions that improve function, mobility and long-term outcomes.

His professional affiliations include the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, where he served on the Board of Directors and as president. He has volunteered with the organization for more than 20 years, helping develop certification examinations, mentor future clinicians and strengthen professional standards across the orthotics and prosthetics profession. In recognition of his longstanding volunteer leadership, he received the William D. Beiswenger Volunteer Award from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics in 2013.

Don’s goal is to improve mobility, independence and quality of life for every child through compassionate, personalized orthotic care and collaboration with families and the multidisciplinary care team.