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Lower limb Ortheses
Question | Answer |
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FO- Soft inserts | Metatarsal pad, Cushion heel, Heel spurd pad |
FO- Longitudinal arch supports used for: | prevent depression of subtalar joint and correct for pes planus- flat foot can be rigid or flexible. |
FO- Longitudinal Arch supports: | UCLB, Scaphoid pad, Thomas Heel( pronated foot) |
FO- Posting | Alters the position of the subtalar joint. |
Varus post | Medial wedge |
Valgus post | lateral wedge |
Forefoot posting | Supports the forefoot |
Forefoot postingMedial wedge | prescribed for forefoot varus |
Forefoot postingLateral wedge | prescribed for forefoot valgus |
Forefoot postingHeel Lifts ( or Heel platform) | for leg dicrepancyn and for limitation in ankle joint dorsiflexion. |
Forefoot postingRocker Bar | proximal to metatarsal heads; improves weight shift onto metatarsal |
Forefoot postingRocker bottom | sole over the metatarsal heads abd improves push off or inflexible feet. |
AFO |