Description
- Designed to aid in foot drop that is secondary to CVA or nerve palsy as well as heel cord tightness, and to support the foot in a proper position.
- Anatomical design compensates for atrophy and avoids calcaneus irritation.
- Thin, flexible foot part can be trimmed with a pair of cast scissors. Excellent fit for most types of shoes.
- Specify for Right or Left options. For foot length, measure a straight line from the back of the heel to the ball of the foot. For height, measure a straight line from the fibular head to the floor.
- Small (Foot length 5.5 inches - Calf length 10 to 12 inches - Height 11 inches), Medium (Foot length 6 inches - Calf length 12 to 14 inches - Height 13 inches), Large (Foot length 7.5 inches - Calf length 14 to 16 inches - Height 14 inches), and X-Large (Foot length 8 inches - Calf length 16 to 18 inches - Height 14 inches).
This ankle-foot orthosis is specifically designed to provide firm support at the calf. It fits inside the shoe with no attachment and is held in position by the shoe and fastening strap at top. It allows the patient to be fitted immediately and become ambulatory sooner.
Use For: Flaccid foot drop, drop foot with mild spasticity