Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) and Method of Making the Same

摘要

The present disclosure provides a custom or pre-fabricated ankle foot orthosis providing tri-planar control of the ankle foot structure. The ankle foot orthosis comprises a brace body comprising a polyolefin elastomeric material, foam material and a closure mechanism.

主权项

1. An ankle foot orthosis, comprising:
a brace body comprising closed cell foam inner lining bonded to a polyolefin elastomeric material outer layer, the brace body further comprising:
a back portion;a medial side portion having a medial front edge;a lateral side portion having a lateral front edge;a sole portion; anda proximal edge; the medial front edge and the lateral front edge being configured for an overlapping arrangement; and a closure mechanism to tighten the ankle foot orthosis on a foot.