PRAFO® AFO Ankle Foot Orthosis

PRAFO® AFO Features

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

• Clinically proven for effective ambulation
• Controls dorsi-plantar flexion
• Infinite measurable 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

• 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 and ranges of motion 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

• • Stable fractures of the foot and ankle
  • Tendon or ligamentous tear/rupture
• Therapeutic leg brace for treating foot drop (commonly caused by ALS, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, peroneal nerve injuries, etc.)
  
  • Promotes proper alignment of the foot while reducing pressure on the heel
• This type of AFO also helps manage Plantar fasciitis

If you have severe spasticity, you may need to consider our spring steel heel suspension bar for your PRAFO® RAPO™ orthosis.

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