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Ankle-foot orthosis — (abbreviated: AFO) is a brace, usually plastic, worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the correct position, and correct foot drop. Also known as a foot drop brace.AFOs are commonly used in the treatment… … Wikipedia
Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) — A brace (usually plastic) worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the correct position, and correct foot drop … Medical dictionary
AFO (ankle-foot orthosis) — A brace usually made of plastic that is worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the correct position, and correct foot drop … Medical dictionary
hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis — (HKAFO) any orthotic device for the lower limb that encloses the knee, ankle, and foot and extends to the hip, often being attached by means of a strap in the pelvic region; used for patients with paralysis of the lower limbs for whom walking is… … Medical dictionary
knee-ankle-foot orthosis — (KAFO) any orthotic device for the lower limb that extends from above the knee to the ankle and foot … Medical dictionary
foot orthosis — an orthosis only for the foot, without an ankle component, used to reposition an abnormal foot or redistribute weight bearing … Medical dictionary
Foot drop brace — A brace usually made of plastic that is worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the correct position, and correct foot drop. This type of brace is called an ankle foot orthosis … Medical dictionary
orthosis — An external orthopaedic appliance, as a brace or splint, that prevents or assists movement of the spine or the limbs. [G. o., a making straight] ankle foot o. an o. beginning at the toes, crossing the ankle, and terminating on the calf. cervical… … Medical dictionary
ischial weight-bearing orthosis — a hip knee ankle foot orthosis that transmits weight from the ischium to the ground; there is usually a large cuff in the ischial region to absorb weight and provide attachment for the upright bars; the knee and ankle may be either allowed… … Medical dictionary
patellar tendon-bearing orthosis — an ankle foot orthosis designed to take weight off the heel and ankle by means of a cuff in the lower knee region and metal uprights to the shoe sole. Called also PTB o … Medical dictionary
