Dear list: My patient has been using a rigid AFO for many years. He
has chronic ankle pain from a series of sprains which occurred many
years ago while in the service. No surguries. Mild calf atrophy. No
swelling or contractures. Cannot WB without AFO. Pain with any motion.
He initially used a metal dbl upright/fixed jt but broke the stirrup
regularly. I switched him to a rigid poly PTB which he has done well
with…the PTB portion was trimmed down because of knee pain. Physician
could not identify problem but suggested it as an option. He still has
knee pain and now needs a new orthosis. The physician wants another PTB
design.
My ? is what experiences you have had with the Calf Corset WB/AFO
described in JPO, Vol4#1. I would like to use the rigid AFO design at
the ankle instead of fixed metal jts. Has anyone done this? problems?
other suggestions? Thanks, I will post the results. Molly Pitcher CPO
