Orthoses Flashcards
Action of UCBL orthosis
Stabilize subtalar and tarsal joints in stance
Indications for UCBL orthosis
Rearfoot valgus/varus
Flexible pes planus
Contraindications for UCBL orthosis
Rigid foot deformity
Action of DAFO
Stabilize subtalar and tarsal joints in stance
Indications for DAFO
Flexible pes planus
Mild to moderate spastic diplegic or hemiplegic CP
Hypotonic CP
Action of Supramalleolar orthosis
Stabilize subtalar and tarsal joints in stance
Preposition foot for initial contact by heel
Indications for Supramalleolar orthosis
Flexible pes planus
Mild to moderate spastic diplegic or hemiplegic CP
Hypotonic CP
Contraindications for Supramalleolar orthosis
Significant equinovarus hypertonicity
Action of Posterior Leaf Spring
Assist limb clearance in swing
Preposition foot for initial contact by heel
Indications for Posterior Leaf Spring
Dorsiflexion weakness
Impaired motor control
LMN flaccid paralysis of dorsiflexors
Contraindications for Posterior Leaf Spring
Moderate to severe hypertonicity
Action of Articulating Ankle
Assist limb clearance in swing
Preposition foot for initial contact by heel
Permit advancement of tibia (2nd rocker) in stance
Indications for Articulating Ankle
Impaired motor control of ankle musculature
Potential for recovery of neuromotor function
Contraindications for Articulating Ankle
LMN paralysis (flaccidity) or hypotonicity as primary problem
Actions of Solid-ankle AFO
Control ankle position throughout stance
Provide stance phase stability via ankle-knee coupling
Assist limb clearance in swing
Pre-position foot for initial contact by heel
Distal trim line behind metatarsal heads or extended toe plate
