How do members experience Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Foot drop 254 104
Improve mobility 61 54
Stiffness/spasticity 40 14
Balance problems 26 7
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 25 11

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Uncomfortable 18
Pain 6
Feeling hot/overheating 4
Balance problems 2
Pain in heel(s) 2
Swelling in feet 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 21
Mild 41
None 114

Member evaluations

yugo

evaluated on Oct 09, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
  • Side effects: None

Geordie36

evaluated on Aug 19, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
  • Side effects: None