| Lateral
Strut AFO
The
Lateral Strut AFO offers patients a flexible, extremely lightweight
brace (average weight is 4-6 ounces, depending on the patient) that
maximizes energy storage and release with each step. It fits easily
into shoes and can be used for patients of all ages. The Lateral
Strut is custom made from a cast of the patient and comes with a
foam liner, Velcro® strap and custom foam footbed.
Indications
Drop
foot, Flail foot, Hemiplegia and selective stroke patients
Contraindications
See
Contraindications to Carbon
Bracing
Recommeded
Activity Level
Low to moderate activity levels
Suggested
L-Codes
| L-1940 |
A
semi-rigid molded plastic orthosis to hold the foot in neutral
position (dorsi-plantar flexion), controls foot position,
custom molded from a model of the patient, custom fabricated,
includes casting and cast preparation |
| L-2755 |
Addition
to lower extremity orthosis, high strength, lightweight material,
all hybrid lamination/prepreg composite, per segment |
| L-2820 |
Addition
to lower extremity orthosis, soft interface for molded plastic,
below knee section |
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Download
the Lateral
Strut AFO pdf (256 KB)
> AFO Order Form
(pdf download)
> AFO Castings Instructions
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