A new model of plastic ankle foot orthosis (FAFO (II)) against spastic foot and genu recurvatum

Prosthet Orthot Int. 1992 Aug;16(2):104-8. doi: 10.3109/03093649209164320.

Abstract

A plastic ankle foot orthosis (AFO) was developed, referred to as functional ankle foot orthosis Type 2 (FAFO (II)), which can deal with genu recurvatum and the severe spastic foot in walking. Clinical trials were successful for all varus and drop feet, and for most cases of genu recurvatum. Electromyogram studies showed that the FAFO (II) reduced the spasticity of gastrocnemius and hamstring muscles and activated the quadricep muscles. Gait analysis revealed a reduction of the knee angles in the stance phase on the affected side when using the FAFO (II). Mechanical stress tests showed excellent durability of the orthosis and demonstrated its effectiveness for controlling spasticity in comparison with other types of plastic AFOs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications*
  • Child
  • Electromyography
  • Female
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / diagnosis
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / etiology
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / rehabilitation*
  • Gait
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / abnormalities*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle Spasticity / diagnosis
  • Muscle Spasticity / etiology
  • Muscle Spasticity / rehabilitation*
  • Orthotic Devices / standards*
  • Spinal Diseases / complications*