ORTHOSES-POSTERIOR LEAF SPRING (PLS) AFO PROS OR CONS

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SUMMARY

PROS
1. Light-weight
2. Minimises knee flexion moment
3. Easy to put inside shoes

CONS
1. Less ankle stability due to short trim-lines
2. Cannot influence tibial progression or knee position

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