Solid AFO
A solid Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) is a type of custom fabricated, molded plastic, AFO capable of some degree of triplanar control of the foot/ankle complex. Although it could be argued that many AFO designs are in fact solid ankle (e.g. CROW, FRAFO , Wraparound AFO) it is generally understood that solid AFO only refers to a particular design of AFO which is not otherwise specified by another name. The opposite of a solid AFO is an articulated AFO.
Function[]
A very standard design that supports the lower limb in cases of ankle or knee weakness or spasticity. Reduction or elimination of talocrural motion can be obtained as well as a reduction in subtatar motion. [1] Can be modified to reduce tone or maintain neutral alignment and can further minimize varus/valgus with the addition of a dynamic force strap or medial/lateral tabs. [2]
Diagnoses [3] [4] [5][]
- Equino Varus
- Pes Plano Valgus
- Moderate Genurecurvatum
- Dropfoot
- Charcot Arthropathy
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Arthritis
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Fractures
- Plantar Fasciitis
- And more...