AFO 2

Question 1

SAFO made of

Answer 1

• proximal trim line
• strap
• thick thermoplastic
• foot plate

Question 2

proximal trim line

Answer 2

• flared out

- doesn’t pinch calf when you sit

Question 3

Where is the trim line supposed to be?

Answer 3

1-1.5 inches below popliteal space

Question 4

purpose of thick thermoplastic SAFO

Answer 4

• hold ankle in foot in biomechanically neutral position

- comes around malleoli for increased stability

Question 5

force and SAFO

Answer 5

dissipated through plastic

Question 6

SAFO and rockers

Answer 6

• allows toe rocker

- has effect on ankle and heel rockers

Question 7

SAFO: joint

Answer 7

no joint

Question 8

What does the anterior floor reaction AFO do?

Answer 8

prevents tibial translation » decreases knee flexion

Question 9

What does an anterior floor reaction AFO look like?

Answer 9

• shell on anterior portion

- tons of padding (now WB through tibia)

Question 10

Who would need an anterior floor rxn AFO?

Answer 10

someone with crouch gait

Question 11

PTB AFO stands for

Answer 11

patellar tendon bearing AFO

Question 12

PTB AFO aka

Answer 12

clam shell AFO

Question 13

What does a PTB AFO look like?

Answer 13

• total contact around leg

- snug fit

Question 14

How does a PTB AFO work?

Answer 14

WB through patellar tendon to offload the ankle

Question 15

Who would need a PTB AFO?

Answer 15

someone with a distal fx or problem that physician doesn’t want WB through ankle