Week 2-Spiral-FRAFO Flashcards
1
Q
What does the spiral AFO help control?
A
Medial
Lateral movement
2
Q
What does the spiral AFO provide?
A
Needed energy return
3
Q
What are the indications for the use of the spiral AFO?
A
Neurological conditions Drop foot CMT Multiple sclerosis Spina bifida Stroke patients without spasticity When mild ML control is needed with other pathologies
4
Q
What are the contraindications for the spiral AFO?
A
Require skin contact Requiring adjustments often Spasticity Mild-severe clonus Greater than 20 degree knee flexion contracture
5
Q
What are the suggested L codes?
A
L-1950-spiral, plastic
L-2755-Addition-prepreg
L-2820-addition-soft interface
6
Q
What are the benefits of the FRAFO?
A
Design customization
Incorporates multiple plane stability
7
Q
What are the different designs for FRAFO?
A
Spiral
Articulated
Articulated spiral
