Brace Yourself
This AFO is best for isolated foot drop and provides dorsiflexion assist through stored energy in its posterior strut.
Posterior Leaf Spring
This hand position places the wrist in 15–30° extension and the MCP joints at 45° flexion, ideal for most functional activities.
Functional Position of the Hand
This type of forefoot post uses a lateral platform to correct this specific deformity.
Forefoot Valgus
This deviation occurs when the transtibial prosthetic knee is not maintained in 5°–10° of flexion at heel strike.
Full Knee Extension
this gait deviation in loading response is caused by a heel cushion that is to firm, excessive toe out, or socket rotation from a loose firm
External foot rotation
Patients with weak plantarflexors who need improved push-off benefit from this carbon-fiber device with dynamic energy return.
Dynamic Response AFO
This type of upper extremity orthosis uses elastic cords, springs, or rubber bands to allow controlled active movement.
Dynamic Orthosis
A medial platform under the forefoot is designed to correct this structural alignment, shown as an inverted forefoot in non–weight bearing.
Forefoot Varus
DAILY DOUBLE
This deviation is seen when the patient appears to “walk uphill” due to a toe lever arm that is too long.
Delayed Heel-Off
This trunk deviation occurs when the person shifts towards the prosthetic side during stance, often due to short prosthesis height or weak hip abductors
Lateral trunk bending
This AFO is chosen when a patient demonstrates a crouched gait and needs an external extension moment at the knee.
Ground Reaction AFO
Often custom-fabricated, this orthosis uses low-load, prolonged stretch to correct wrist contractures.
Corrective Wrist Splint
This rearfoot accommodation uses a medial wedge to reduce this motion, commonly associated with excessive pronation.
Subtalar Joint Pronation
During preswing, this deviation occurs when the socket drops away from the residual limb due to loose suspension or not enough prosthetic socks.
Pistoning or Socket Drop-Off
Medial Whip
A patient with intact limbs but severe valgus collapse during gait requires this class of device.
KAFO
Though useful after humeral fractures, prolonged use of this sling can lead to increased upper back muscle tension and decreased grip strength.
Shoulder Immobilization Sling
A lateral wedge is used to reduce this excessive rearfoot movement, seen when the calcaneus inverts during weight bearing.
Rearfoot Supination
This deviation occurs early and abruptly and may result from a toe lever arm that is too short due to excessive posterior placement of the prosthetic foot.
Early Heel-Off
A large circular leg swing- Flexion, abduction, external rotation, then adduction- occurs when the prosthesis is too long or knee flexion is too restricted
Circumduction
This orthosis sits just above the malleoli and is commonly used for pediatric pronation and ankle instability.
SMO
This elbow device can be set to restrict flexion, extension, or both, and may be used for progressive stretching.
Articulated Adjustable Elbow Orthosis/ Elbow Immobilizer
This orthotic pad is often added to reduce pressure beneath the metatarsal heads and is commonly used for Morton’s neuroma and this painful condition.
Metatarsalgia
In this deviation, the person rises onto their sound limb’s toes to clear the prosthetic foot- often due to insufficient knee flexion
Vaulting
Also called a wide based gait, this occurs when the prosthetic left is held away from the body’s midline and may result from a long prosthesis, poor lateral wall support, or patient insecurity
Abducted gait