Bariatric APU® Articulating AFO Ankle Foot Orthosis

The 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 + or – 30º. 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.

Bariatric APU® Articulating AFO Features

A clinically proven and adjustable foot orthotic that provides better patient outcomes.

• 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 4¾"
• The APU® Bariatric Orthosis extends from 9¼" to 13¼" in length
• The APU® Bariatric Orthosis extends from 12¾" to 13¾" in height (can be trimmed shorter if needed)
• Heavy duty 3/16" Aluminum APU® (Adjustable Posterior Upright) heel suspension bar is standard on the APU® Bariatric Orthosis

Uses

• Ambulatory bariatric patient as well as the recumbent bariatric patient

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