What kind of material is used to make ankle foot orthoses?

Ankle-foot orthoses are also known as calf orthoses. It is an orthosis with a structure from the calf to the sole of the foot to control the movement of the ankle joint, which can be divided into propcular ankle-foot orthoses, plastic ankle-foot orthoses, patellar ligament weight-bearing ankle-foot orthoses and other orthoses: (1) According to the classification of the parts contained in the orthosis, it can be divided into:

There are three categories of upper limb orthoses, lower limb orthoses and spinal orthoses, each of which is divided into several types; (2) According to the basic functions of orthoses, they can be divided into: stability and support functions, power functions, correction functions, and protection functions; (3) According to the classification of force sources, it can be divided into: extracorporeal force sources (orthoses driven by external power such as electric, pneumatic or hydraulic) and self-force source orthoses; (4) According to the classification of materials used, it can be divided into:

Fiber products, leather, plastics, resins, metals, composite materials, carbon fiber orthoses.

Orthoses are used in people with limb motor dysfunction (spine, limbs and other parts) to prevent and correct deformities, diseases of the locomotor system, and can play a role in partial functional compensation. Its main functions are:

Restricting limb movement and keeping joints stable: restricting abnormal movements, such as fixed ankle-foot orthoses, can restrict movement of the foot and ankle in all directions; Promote the healing of fractures or reduce inflammation and pain for soft tissue injuries through the immobilization of limbs, such as various fixed orthoses.

Correction of deformities and prevention of the development of deformities: Soft deformities can be corrected with orthoses, such as scoliosis orthoses; In patients with rigid deformities or pre-surgical corrections, orthoses such as foot valgus orthoses may be used to limit the progression of the deformity.

Traction effect, relieving symptoms: through traction of the spine, the symptoms of nerve compression are relieved and pain is reduced, such as cervical orthosis and lumbar traction belt.

Recharge-free, pain-relieving: Recharge-free orthoses are orthoses used to reduce the load on the lower limbs. Commonly used load-free orthoses include patellar ligament weight-bearing (PTB) orthoses and ischial weight-bearing orthoses, which avoid weight-bearing on the disabling area.

Functional compensation, assisted limb movement: a functional orthosis that assists in the movement of limb joints. For example, finger extension assisted orthoses and dynamic palm-to-palm orthoses that use the elastic force of springs or rubber bands to compensate for paralyzed muscle function.

Protective effect, prevention of tissue damage: through the strengthening of the soft tissues around the joint and the appropriate restriction of joint activities, enhance the stability of the joint, prevent the injury of joints, muscles and ligaments, such as shoulder pads, elbow pads, knee pads and other soft belts and soft waist scarves.

If the child is 1 year old and 3 months old, if there is severe foot drop, it means that the ** and intervention plan are incorrect or untimely, or the child itself is more serious. Foot drop is usually a combination of spasticity, that is, the child has mixed cerebral palsy (athetole + spasticity). Ankle-foot orthoses will definitely be needed, but there may also be some problems with the wrist and upper extremities that may require wrist-hand orthoses.

Of course, the effect is good, but it should be noted that early ** and early education are fundamental. Low-temperature thermoplastic sheet for upper limbs and high-temperature thermoplastic sheet for lower limbs. The benefits of using orthoses outweigh the harms.

Also known as calf orthoses. It is an orthosis with a structure from the calf to the sole of the foot to control the movement of the ankle joint, which can be divided into branched ankle-foot orthoses, plastic ankle-foot orthoses, patellar ligament weight-bearing ankle-foot orthoses, etc.