THE RICHIE OTC DYNAMIC ASSIST
“A dorsiflexion-assist AFO for Dropfoot Conditions”
Description:
The Richie Dynamic Assist Brace is a custom articulated ankle-foot-orthosis with two spring-like hinges, medial and
lateral, to provide up to 15 degrees of dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint during the swing phase of gait.
Clinical Indications:
The Richie Dynamic Assist Brace is indicated for the stabilization of the foot and ankle in patients with weakness
of the dorsiflexor and evertor muscles of the lower leg. This presentation may be the result of:
- Post CVA (stroke)
- Mild Muscular Dystrophy
- Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
- Post Spinal Cord Surgery
- Diabetic Neuropathy
Features:
- Custome Balanced Foot Orthotic
- 35mm Heel Cup
- Anatomic Ankle Axis Hinge Placement
- Semi-rigid lower limb supports
- Custom contoured footplate attachment
- Tamarack® flexural ankle joints
Benefits:
- Dynamic dorsiflexion-assist
- Control of varus/valgus alignment of the foot
- Pure, unrestricted sagittal ankle Motion
- Optimal shoe fit
Brace is indicated for patients with:
- Partial or complete dropfoot
Brace CAN be used if patient has:
- Adducto-varus foot deformity
- Diabetic Charcot deformity without severe equinus
- Body weight over 200 pounds
Brace is NOT indicated for patients with:
- Spasticity of plantar flexors or invertor muscle groups
- Moderate to severe weakness of plantarflexors
- Severe equinus (ankle dorsiflexion zero degrees or less)
- Unstable knee
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