Anatomical Concepts Inc. introduces the Bariatric APU® orthosis. This AFO was designed to accommodate your larger patients. The Bariatric APU® orthosis can be used on the ambulatory patient as well as the recumbent patient and offers the same functionality of the standard APU® (Adjustable Posterior Upright) Orthosis utilizing the heavy duty APU® joint.

The Standard APU®:

APU® Articulating Ankle/Foot Orthosis is an Adjustable Posterior Upright design that provides the practitioner a more precise and simplified method of setting the ankle/foot complex in the sagittal plane. The posterior approach requires controlling one upright joint, which lessens the chances of mechanical failure while also eliminating any pressure to the medial/lateral aspects of the malleoli that can be attributed with two joint systems. The APU® orthosis is also available for the inclusion in custom made thermoplastic AFO® and KAFO systems.

Features

•  The adjustable calf strap extends from 21" to 32"
•  The Kodel® liner will fit across a dorsum measurement up to 23"
•  The width of the footplate is 5"
•  The 650 APU® Bariatric orthosis extends from 12½" to 13¾" in length
•  The 650 APU® Bariatric orthosis extends from 14" to 15" in height (can be trimmed shorter if needed)
•  Heavy duty 3/16" Aluminum APU® (Adjustable Posterior Upright) heel suspension bar is standard on the 650 APU® Bariatric orthosis

Uses

•  Ambulatory bariatric patient as well as the recumbent bariatric patient.