Solid AFO

The Surestep Solid AFO (ankle-foot orthosis) is designed for children and adolescents with poor sagittal plane stability, coronal plane instability in the midfoot and ankle, and/or limited range of motion. Made of durable plastic and a soft insole, this orthosis improves foot, knee, and trunk alignment by preventing plantar flexion and dorsiflexion. The Surestep Solid AFO helps children move with better balance, increased stability, and greater efficiency.
 
Ideal for hypotonia, hypertonia, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and many other diagnoses, the Solid AFO helps reduce excessive toe walking, squatting, and scissoring. It also provides support for non-ambulatory children who need better lower extremity alignment while standing or in a wheelchair.

Indications:
Poor stability in ankles, knees, hips, and trunk
Limited range of motion
Excessive plantar flexion or crouching gait
Hypertonicity
Severe midfoot collapse or rocker-base foot
Moderate to significant toe walking
 
Contraindications:
May benefit from greater flexibility
Functional Support:
These devices provide support and stability to support function and address low/high tone. Patients can actively correct when prompted.
 
Alignment Control:
These devices provide maximum support and positioning with limited flexibility within the device and address high tone. Patients can actively correct when prompted.
 
Modifications:
Plastic material
Plastic thickness
Footplate trim line
Molded inner boot
Molded inner boot lining
Add 1/8-inch raised liner
Calf strap
Rubbing
Strap pad