Thuasne SpryStep Paediatric - Blue

POSTERIOR DYNAMIC ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOSIS (AFO)
Properties:

• The AFO is composed of two parts (rigid and soft part) already assembled.

• The rigid part, made of composite materials, is positioned under the foot and along the leg to provide stabilisation, biomechanical correction and energy return.

• The blue translucent areas on the footplate and calf part are trimmable.

• The textile components (foam pads and strap) protect the leg and allow correct position of the device on the limb.

Indications:

• These indications are biomechanical deficits of neurological, traumatic or muscular origin.

• Footdrop.

• Mild knee hyperextension.

• Mild ankle and foot tri-planar instability.

• Hypotonia.

• Hypertonia.

Contraindications:

• Do not use the product if the diagnosis has not been confirmed.

• Do not apply the product in direct contact with broken skin.

• Do not use in the event of known allergy to any of the components.

• Do not use for patients weighing >60 kg.

• Moderate to severe spasticity of the foot and ankle.

• Open ulcers of the foot, ankle or lower leg.

• Moderate to severe oedema of the limb.

• Moderate to severe foot deformities.

• Moderate to severe ankle and knee instabilities.

• Moderate to severe fixed ankle varus or valgus conditions.

• Non-correctable foot triplanar instability.

• Plantarflexion contracture.

Features

• Trimmable on the toe, medial side of the footplate and the calf cuff

• Built with increased flexibility for dynamic kids

• Lightweight, durable composite construction engineered with unique laminated characteristics to prevent delamination and breakage

• Proprietary posterior lateral position of the strut increases patient compliance and amplifies energy return

• Fits easily into most shoes

Sizes:

Foot length: 

XS - 3 1/2" - 5 3/4"
SM - 4 1/4" - 6 1/4"
MD - 5″ - 7″
LG - 5 1/2“ - 7 1/2“
XL - 6″ - 8″

Height: 

XS - 6 1/4" - 7"
SM - 7 1/2" - 8 1/4"
MD - 8 3/4″ - 9 1/2″
LG - 9 3/4“ - 10 1/2“
XL - 11″ - 11 3/4″

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