ORTHOSES-CARBON FIBRE AFO PROS OR CONS
From NeuroRehab.wiki
SUMMARY
PROS
1. Energy-return
2. Light-weight
3. More cosmetically appealing, low profile
4. Fits comfortably in shoes
5. Easier to don/doff
6. Less skin irritation from pressure & sweating
CONS
1. Expensive
2. Lacks ML ankle stability
3. Off-the-shelf device, hence, may not fit all feet
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.
