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PRAFO® Orthosis Ankle Foot Orthosis

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Our flagship product is the PRAFO® Orthosis, which is a totally adjustable, custom-fitted AFO that can help manage many of the ankle/foot anomalies your patients present to you.

We bring you several variations of this product line which consist of different sizes (adult, pediatric and infant), liner options (Kodel®, Fleece, Terry Cloth, Polyurethane Foam or Pad & Strap) with various color choices. Also, we have accommodated this line with optional accessories that help complement secondary needs. Keep in mind, we’re practitioners and designers, and we’ll help guide you in choosing the most appropriate AFO system based on patient etiologies, cost and applications. Please contact us for assistance in providing your patients the correct model.

 

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RAPO™ 450RKG Infant

RAPO™ 450RTBS Infant

PRAFO® 650SFY Adult

PRAFO® 550SKG Pediatric

PRAFO® 650PKG Adult

 

 

Features

  • Clinically proven for effective ambulation*
  • Controls dorsi-plantar flexion
  • Infinite measureable adjustments
  • Custom-contoured, malleable aluminum heel connector
  • Malleable aluminum anti-rotation bar
  • Compatible with all liner variations that we offer if applicable
  • Proven superior integrity of the superstructure**
  • Available in Adult standard Kodel liner # 650SKT, Pediatric standard
  • # 550SKG and Infant standard # 450RKG
  • Specific options to enhance alignment and support of the ankle and foot (e.g. VCA, Plastic stabilizing shell)

Uses

  • Positive heel suspension is just the beginning of what the PRAFO® Orthosis delivers to your patients. The PRAFO® Orthosis offers many adjustable features beneficial for the ambulatory and non-ambulatory patient. Its custom-contoured aluminum heel connector bar helps to control dorsi-plantar flexion by allowing infinite, measurable adjustments. Its ergonomically designed foot plate allows its liners to be replaced or cleaned easily without tools. The integral, securely-fastened walking base provides a shoe-type surface for ambulatory patients. Its calf and foot segments can be custom-modified to accommodate patient physiology. Part of the PRAFO® Orthosis is an anti-rotation bar made of malleable aluminum, which adjusts to control unwanted extremity rotation
  • Early Intervention for the evolving rehab patient
  • CVA,TBI,SCI and Diabetic neuropathy
  • Facilitation of functional knee and ankle joint position
  • Allows for optimal dorsi/plantar flexion ankle positioning to provide adequate clearance during swing phase and knee stability in stance phase.
  • Post musculoskeletal injury of the foot and ankle (Heavy duty version recommended, product # 680SKT)
  • Post TAL immobilization
  • Post Botox or serial casting
  • Stable fractures of the foot and ankle
  • Tendon or ligamentous tear/rupture

 

 

*Lin R, et al (2009) ‘Evaluation of the Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis in Individuals With Hemiparesis Using Three-Dimensional Gait Analysis’Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 21-3, pp. 132-137

 

**DeToro W, (2001) Plantarflexion Resistance of Selected Ankle-Foot Orthoses: A Study of Commonly Prescribed Prefabricated and Custom-Molded Alternatives: J Prosthet Orthot:13;39-44






Description Product #  *Foot Length  Calf Height Calf Circ.
PRAFO® Orthosis Pediatric- Kodel Gun Metal Liner 550SKG 4.75" - 8.5" 9" - 10" 15"
  Calf Width Foot Plate Width Weight Limit PDAC Approved Lcode
  3.5" 3.5" 125lbs L4396
Description Product #  *Foot Length  Calf Height Calf Circ.
PRAFO® Orthosis Adult- Kodel Teal Liner  650SKT 6.75" - 12" 12" - 13" 20"
  Calf Width Foot Plate Width Weight Limit PDAC Approved Lcode
  4" 3.75" 250lbs L4396
Description Product #  *Foot Length  Calf Height Calf Circ.
PRAFO® Orthosis Adult-Fleece/Sheepskin Liner  650SFY 6.75" - 12" 12" - 13" 20"
  Calf Width Foot Plate Width Weight Limit PDAC Approved Lcode
  4" 3.75" 250lbs L4396
Description Product # *Foot Length Calf Height Calf Circ.
PRAFO® Orthosis Adult- Kodel Black Liner  650SKB 6.75"-12" 12"-13" 20"
  Calf Width Foot Plate Width Weight Limit PDA Approved Lcode
  4" 3.75" 250lbs L4396
Description Product #  *Foot Length  Calf Height Calf Circ.
PRAFO® Orthosis Heavy Duty Adult- Kodel Teal Liner  680SKT 6.75" - 12" 12" - 13" 20"
  Calf Width Foot Plate Width Weight Limit PDAC Approved Lcode
  4" 3.75" 250-300lbs L4396
Description Product #  *Foot Length  Calf Height Calf Circ.
PRAFO® Orthosis Adult- Pad & Strap Liner  650PKG 6.75" - 12" 12" - 13" 20"
  Calf Width Foot Plate Width Weight Limit PDAC Approved Lcode
  4" 3.75" 250lbs L4396
Description Product #  *Foot Length  Calf Height Calf Circ.
PRAFO® Orthosis Stainless Steel Adult- Kodel Teal Liner   690SKT 6.75" - 12" 12" - 13" 20"
  Calf Width Foot Plate Width Weight Limit PDAC Approved Lcode
  4" 3.75" 250-300lbs L4396
         
Replacement liner        

PRAFO® Orthosis Replacement Liner Kodel Pediatric-Gun Metal

L50SKG      
PRAFO® Orthosis Replacement Liner Kodel Adult-Teal L60SKT      
PRAFO® Orthosis Replacement Liner Fleece/Sheepskin Adult-Yellow L60SFY      
PRAFO® Orthosis Replacement Liner Pad & Strap Adult  L60PKG      
PRAFO® Orthosis Replacement Liner Kodel Adult-Black L60SKB      
PRAFO® Orthosis Replacement Calf Strap Adult -White C60SOW      
         

 

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PRAFO® Orthosis AFO Presentation

PRAFO® Orthosis AFO Foot Extentions Adjustment

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Sales Sheet | Sizing Chart | AFO Instructions

Catalog

Full Orthotic Catalog Web

 

White Papers

Analysis of the Pressure Relief | Plantar Flexion Resistance Paper

PDAC Approval

PRAFO® PDAC Approval Doc

 

 

 

PRAFO® is a registered trademark of Anatomical Concepts Inc. #1,793,550
PRAFO® protected under U.S Patent No. 5,593,383

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