What is Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)?
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An AFO or "foot brace" is a plastic brace fastened with velcro straps around the foot to prevent tripping or foot drop.
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How do members experience Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot drop | 254 | 104 | |
| Improve mobility | 61 | 54 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 40 | 14 | |
| Balance problems | 26 | 7 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 25 | 11 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Uncomfortable | 18 | |
| Pain | 6 | |
| Feeling hot/overheating | 4 | |
| Balance problems | 2 | |
| Pain in heel(s) | 2 | |
| Swelling in feet | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 21 | |
| Mild | 41 | |
| None | 113 |
Member evaluations
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slowrambler
evaluated on Jan 19, 2019
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
FlameKeeper
evaluated on Dec 29, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for joint instability: Major
- Side effects: None
Navy Nurse
evaluated on Aug 30, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Slight
- Side effects: None
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