Why to choose Ossur AFO Light Foot Orthosis?
- Energy return and propulsion assistance of the limb at toe-off
- Supports the foot for ground clearance during the swing phase
- Carbon fiber design provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio and dynamic motion
- Gradual plantar flexion at initial contact
- Stiffness gradient at the heel and the toe correspond to ground reaction forces as they are applied to the foot
- Easy to don and doff
What to buy withOssur AFO Light Ankle Foot Orthosis
- Ossur Foot Up Replacement Plastic Inlay
- GoodSense Lambs Wool Padding
- Silipos Antibacterial Gel Toe Spreaders
How to Insert Ossur AFO Light Orthosis Into Shoe?
- If present, remove the insole from the shoe.
- Place the AFO inside the shoe.
- If necessary adjust the shape of the footplate (by grinding) to the contours of the shoe-sole (Use the insole as a reference for shaping).
– Note: Do not grind the strut at the heel area as this may jeopardize product performance and strength. - As applicable, re-insert the insole on top of the AFO-footplate.
How to Fit Ossur AFO Light?
- Apply the J-shape spring to the patients’ lower leg.
- Apply the calf piece.
- Verify height of the calf piece.
- To reduce the length of the posterior strut, remove calf piece and grind strut to an appropriate level (approximately at the thickest part of the calf).
– Note: Do not grind the strut at the heel area as this may jeopardize product performance and strength.
Customizing The AFO
- In case of point pressure at the heel-bone, it is advised to apply padding under the existing padding just proximal of the pressure point (Distal calf). Remove the padding and glue additional padding to the strut before re-attaching the padding.
- For patients with lower activity levels, where the calf piece doesn’t move, it is advised to permanently fixate the calf-piece by application of strong glue (Loctite 495.) into the calf-piece before attaching it to the strut. The calf piece can also be riveted to the posterior strut. The elastic band and the micro-hook and loop may be removed in this case.
Ossur AFO Light Ankle Foot Orthosis User Manual
AFO Light Contra-Indications:
- Excessive ankle instability or excessive deformities
- Severe spasticity
- Extreme activities
- Fluctuation Edema
- Foot/Lower Limb Neuropathy
Warning:
Make sure the strut doesn’t reach the back of the knee in seated or slightly kneeled position and does not compress the perineal artery or nerve.
