ORTHOSES-SILICON AFO (SAFO) PROS OR CONS
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SUMMARY
PROS
1. Custom design suited to each foot shape
2. Waterproof
3. Footwear is not required
4. Low-profile, more aesthetic
CONS
1. Expensive
2. Difficult to modify
3. Not suitable in significant spasticity
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.
