Orthotics and Rehabilitation
A 45-year-old man with common peroneal nerve palsy following a proximal fibula fracture presents with foot drop. He has no ankle dorsiflexion and cannot actively evert his foot. Hip and knee strength are normal. He requires an orthotic device for walking. Regarding ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) and orthotic prescription principles:
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The standard orthotic naming convention uses letters to describe joints controlled (A=ankle, F=foot,...
For isolated foot drop with preserved knee control (as in this patient), a solid AFO or posterior le...
All AFOs are rigid and prevent all ankle motion; carbon fiber AFOs have no advantage over plastic; A...
Key biomechanical goals of AFOs for foot drop include: preventing foot slap at initial contact, main...
Dynamic response AFOs (carbon fiber) are lightweight, store and release energy during gait, and are ...
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