Leaf Spring Orthosis—Posterior Leaf Spring

Prefabricated leafspring AFO design

This popular prefabricated AFO design accomodates many patients not requiring a custom or more rigid AFO. The leafspring design is lightweight and strong, offering the perfect amount of flexibility. It fit easily into most lace up shoes and is low profile for enhanced cosmesis. With care, the plastic is easily heated and molded to provide an optimal fit. It is available in four sizes to fit both men and women.

Refer to the sizing chart for shoe size and brace height. This AFO is also available as blanks (i.e., untrimmed, no strap) if more customization is needed.

Features

• Durable and lightweight
• Low profile
• Fits easily into lace up shoes
• Polypropylene
• Proximal Velcro strap

Indications

• Ankle and foot management
• Dorsiflexion assist during swing
• Allows some plantarflexion at heel contact
• Mild dropfoot
• Mild spasticity

Contraindications

• Fixed ankle contractures
• Excessive swelling

Size Model # Shoe Size Brace Height Calf Circ. Footplate
Length
Calf Band
Width
Left Right
Small 3540 3545 Size 6 or less 12″ 13½” 6¼” 8″
Medium 3541 3546 Men 5-7, Women 6 or less 13½” 14″ 6¾” 8″
Large 3542 3547 Men 7½-10, Women 6½ up 14″ 14½” 7″ 9″
X-Large 3543 3548 Men 10½-13 14″ 15″ 7″ 9″

To order blanks use .01 suffix, (e.g., 3510.01)

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