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 composed of reinforcement strips and a closure mechanism.

主权项

1. An ankle foot orthosis, comprising:
a brace body comprising a polyolefin elastomeric material, the brace body 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;a proximal edge; a first reinforcement strip with a first end situated on the medial side portion below the proximal edge and extending as a continuous strip along the medial side portion, under the sole portion and along the lateral side portion, with a second end situated on the lateral side portion below the 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.