orthotics Flashcards
lightweight
easy to don/doff
cosmetic
able to wear in any shoe
MAFO advantages
only a little knee stability
concern about plastic if swelling, sensory loss
MAFO disadvantages
more knee stability
more options with ankle joint
easiest to don/dogg
AFO double upright advantages
heavier
uglier
can only wear with one shoe
AFO double upright disadvantages
most knee stability, some hip stability
KAFO advantages
TOO HEAVY
very difficult to don/doff
KAFO disadvantages
more knee extension in stance; toe clearance difficult
more PF in orthotic
more knee flexion; toe clearance easier
more DF in orthotic
happy medium for ankle orthotic
5 degrees of DF
madicare guidelines to replace or modify AFO
lost
damaged
or change in patients condition
Use of estim for orthotic substitution/enhance function
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