Paediatric AFO – Orthomerica

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The paediatric AFO from Orthomerica keeps children’s feet and ankles in a good position for standing and walking. The AFO is designed to prevent equinus contractures and aid in the treatment of patients with spastic hemiplegia or diplegia.

The low-profile design is prefabricated and made from Polypropylene that can easily be fitted into a child’s shoes. The leaf spring design allows for a smoother gait pattern and low-cost blanks can be custom fitted. Especially effective application in clinical and office settings.

Indications for use:

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  Diplegia
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  Flaccid foot drop
• 
  Spastic hemiplegia
• 
  Equinous contractures

Features and benefits:

• 
  Low-profile, effective for most indications
• 
  Full range of sizes fits infants 2 months to 6 years
• 
  Inexpensive, labour savings for office or clinical application
• 
  Popular prefabricated design accommodates many patients not requiring a custom or more rigid AFO

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Paediatric AFO Sell Sheet

The paediatric AFO from Orthomerica keeps children’s feet and ankles in a good position for standing and walking. The AFO is designed to prevent equinus contractures and aid in the treatment of patients with spastic hemiplegia or diplegia.

The low-profile design is prefabricated and made from Polypropylene that can easily be fitted into a child’s shoes. The leaf spring design allows for a smoother gait pattern and low-cost blanks can be custom fitted. Especially effective application in clinical and office settings.

Indications for use:

• 
  Diplegia
• 
  Flaccid foot drop
• 
  Spastic hemiplegia
• 
  Equinous contractures

Features and benefits:

• 
  Low-profile, effective for most indications
• 
  Full range of sizes fits infants 2 months to 6 years
• 
  Inexpensive, labour savings for office or clinical application
• 
  Popular prefabricated design accommodates many patients not requiring a custom or more rigid AFO

Paediatric AFO Sell Sheet