Articulated custom ankle-foot orthosis systems

Details Articulated custom ankle-foot orthosis systems Articulated custom ankle-foot orthosis systems

2010-02-18

2011-11-01

Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S027000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08048012

ABSTRACT:
A custom articulated ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) system is disclosed that is formed on a cast of the wearer's foot. The custom articulated AFO has an adjustably tightenable calf section hingedly connected to an adjustably tightenable foot section. The custom articulated AFO is made of thermally formable plastic sheet, is lined inside and outside, and is padded inside. The brace permits dorsal/plantar flexion while supporting the ankle against supination and pronation. The apparatus and methods of manufacture are disclosed.

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