AFO (ankle-foot orthosis) Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Arizona Braces, Toe-Off Brace
See also:
Foot/ankle splint
What is AFO (ankle-foot orthosis)?
An AFO or "foot brace" is a plastic brace fastened with velcro straps around the foot to prevent tripping or foot drop.
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Reasons Taken
73 patients in the community are using or have used AFO (ankle-foot orthosis).
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 36 | 55% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 8 | 12% |
| Foot drop | 7 | 10% |
| disease-related symptoms | 6 | 9% |
| Heavy sensation in legs | 2 | 3% |
| Imbalance when walking | 1 | 1% |
| Fatigue | 1 | 1% |
| left foot drop | 1 | 1% |
| foot and leg numbness, weakness, need splints to walk. | 1 | 1% |
| General health | 1 | 1% |
| Mobility | 1 | 1% |
Duration
How long current patients have been using AFO (ankle-foot orthosis) or how long patients were using AFO (ankle-foot orthosis) before stopping.
