ORTHOSES-ARTICULATED OR HINGED AFO PROS OR CONS
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SUMMARY
PROS
1. Easier to navigate varied terrain
2. Can decrease knee hyper-extension by using dorsiflexion-assist or plantarflexion-stop
3. Provides ML stability to the ankle
CONS
1. Wider device, requires more space in the shoes
2. Not suitable for spasticity
3. Difficult to don/doff
4. Skin irritation from pressure & sweating
5. Poor cosmesis
6. Cannot be used barefoot
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
