Ankle joints suitable for valgus control AFO?
Ted Trower
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Title:
Ankle joints suitable for valgus control AFO?
Creator:
Ted Trower
Date:
8/11/2005
Text:
It seems like we are seeing an increasing number of individuals with
posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction (PTTD). They generally have good ROM
and control in Dorsiflexion / Plantarflexion and only need M-L
control. While I am aware that the best M-L control is obtained if you
lock the ankle I do not believe in restricting motion unnecessarily. What I
am wondering is what ankle joint other orthotists prefer to use when
constructing a free ankle AFO when strong resistance to pronation is
needed. Ease of construction would be nice but what I really want is
durability and torsional rigidity.
I will post responses back to the list.
Thank you.
Ted A. Trower C.P.O.
A-S-C Orthotics & Prosthetics
Jackson, Michigan, USA
www.amputee.com
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posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction (PTTD). They generally have good ROM
and control in Dorsiflexion / Plantarflexion and only need M-L
control. While I am aware that the best M-L control is obtained if you
lock the ankle I do not believe in restricting motion unnecessarily. What I
am wondering is what ankle joint other orthotists prefer to use when
constructing a free ankle AFO when strong resistance to pronation is
needed. Ease of construction would be nice but what I really want is
durability and torsional rigidity.
I will post responses back to the list.
Thank you.
Ted A. Trower C.P.O.
A-S-C Orthotics & Prosthetics
Jackson, Michigan, USA
www.amputee.com
___________________________________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the
intended recipient (s) and may contain confidential and privileged
information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is
prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the
sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
Citation
Ted Trower, “Ankle joints suitable for valgus control AFO?,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 25, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/225223.
