AFO
Ankle Foot
Orthosis
KAFO
Knee Ankle Foot
Orthosis
PTB
Patella Tendon
Bearing
The primary function of the AFO is to control the
alignment and motion of the joints of the ankle and
foot. The most common application of the AFO is
to compensate for weak dorsiflexors.
The primary function of the KAFO is to provide
knee and ankle stabilization and allow passive hip
stabilization.
The KAFO provides flexion and
extension along with mediolateral stabilization of
the knee.
The purpose of the PTB orthosis is to permit
freedom of motion of the knee joint and early
weight bearing without increased shortening of the
limb or interference with fracture healing.
Plastic orthoses are generally more cosmetic. They
are lighter and offer greater flexibility in design.
Plastic permits a closer fit and more precise control
of pressure distribution. Also, with the plastic AFO
normal shoe wear can be utilized.
The plastic KAFO permits a closer fit and more
precise control of pressure distribution. The KAFO
extends from thigh to the foot, and normal shoe
wear can be utilized.
During the first two weeks of wearing your
orthosis, apply rubbing alcohol to your skin twice a
day, morning and night.
Thereafter, daily
application of rubbing alcohol will be sufficient.
The application of rubbing alcohol to the skin will
toughen it and prevent skin breakdown.
During the first two weeks of wearing your
orthosis, apply rubbing alcohol to your skin twice a
day, morning and night.
Thereafter, daily
application of rubbing alcohol will be sufficient.
The application of rubbing alcohol to the skin will
toughen it and prevent skin breakdown.
The inside of the AFO should be washed daily with
mild soap and water. Dry the orthosis thoroughly
before reapplying.
The inside of the plastic should be washed daily
with mild soap and water.
Dry the orthosis
thoroughly before reapplying.
Never use a greasy ointment, cream, lotion,
powder, band-aids, or 4x4 dressings.
The orthosis is responsible for maintaining the
alignment of an extremity by compressing the soft
tissue and containing compression within the
orthosis.
During the first two weeks of wearing your
orthosis, apply rubbing alcohol twice a day,
morning and night. Thereafter, daily application
will be sufficient. The application of rubbing
alcohol to the skin will toughen it and prevent skin
breakdown.
The inside of the plastic and the lining should be
washed daily with mild soap and water. Dry the
orthosis thoroughly before reapplying.
If repairs are needed, contact Metropolitan Orthotic
Laboratory, Inc. before it is irreparable.
Foot Orthoses
The orthoses that have been dispensed to
you have been custom made to fit your
feet length, width and contours of your
feet. They have been designed to relieve
stress/pain of your feet.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Wear your foot orthoses for 1 hour the
first day and increase by 1 hour each
day thereafter. If you have some
discomfort you may want to progress
slower.
2) Wear stockings/socks to eliminate the
possibility of skin irritation.
3)
Your foot orthoses will achieve what
they are designed for in the proper
shoe, such as a closed shoe design
with a roomy toe box. Be sure to take
your orthoses with you when you
purchase new shoes.
4)
Do not attempt to modify your
orthoses yourself. If adjustments or
repairs
are
needed,
contact
Metropolitan Orthotic Laboratory, Inc.
for the necessary adjustments.
2800 Chicago Avenue South
Lower Level 05
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-879-9000
Fax: 612-879-1002
817 Portland Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-341-3660
Fax: 612-341-3664
Lower
Limb
Orthoses