Pediatric ankle orthoses
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Pediatric ankle orthoses are braces, usually shaped like letter “L”, designed to support patient’s ankle and foot. These medical devices are widely used in pediatric medicine fields. Pediatric ankle orthoses are often called ankle-foot orthoses because it’s almost impossible to support the ankle, not including the foot.
Ankle-foot orthoses are used to:
- Control motion and position of the ankle
- Correct distortions or compensate weakness in ankle
- Immobilize the ankle and lower leg when arthritis or fracture is stated
- Support weak limbs
- Provide easier movements and reduce pain
There are 4 types of ankle-foot orthoses:
1) Flexible (dorsiflexion assistance is provided, but subtalar joint stabilization is poor)
2) Anti-Talus (ankle movements are blocked, subtalar joint stabilization is poor)
3) Rigid (ankle movements are blocked and subtalar joint is stabilized, help to control forefoot adduction and abduction)
4) Tamarack Flexure Joint (ankle dorsiflexion and restricted plantar flexion are free, subtalar joint is stabilized)
How to select the best fit of ankle-foot orthoses?
• Supplies of an off-the-shelf ankle orthoses should match in size to the end user
• Ankle orthoses have to be individualized of custom manufacturer (design is created using person’s individual measurements)
• The plastic must be heated to 400 °F (200 °C) to create durable ankle orthosis
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