Re: Toe-Off AFO

Re: Toe-Off AFO

Ron Ramage

9/13/2001

Hi Derek,
              I have had some experience with both the Toe Off and the
Aesthetes, which is of similar design but this has an adjustable tibial
plate. Both can be prone to breakage if used on uneven ground due to the
medial/lateral flexibility. As you may be aware the bond between the carbon
fibre footplate to the tibial section can fail.
      I have found it to be very effective though and I would not preclude
its use in this case, especially if your patient/client is not walking on
rough ground or kneeling/bending a great deal.
      So you have my few comments I hope they are of some use,
Regards
Ron Ramage MBAPO Orthotist UK

----- Original Message -----
From: Derek Kozar < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 4:27 AM
Subject: [OANDP-L] Toe-Off AFO


> Any feedback on the Toe-Off AFO?
>
> I have a patient who wants the lightest possible AFO...(his present
> plastic AFO with dorsi-assist Tamarack joints works great, but he wants
> it lighter!)....flaccid drop foot unilateral, 6'0, 200 lbs, works
> maintenance in a factory, very high function. I am worried about the
> durability of this device as I have never used it. Any thoughts would
> be appreciated. Any other comparable devices?
>
> Derek Kozar, M.Sc., C.O.(c)
>
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