Ankle Orthotics

Infinite Technologies is highly trained and experienced in fitting “off-the-shelf” and custom ankle and ankle/foot orthotics for corrective, rehabilitative, and post-recovery conditions. When Infinite Technologies is involved with orthoses, patients receive the most customized treatment. Even our “off-the-shelf” devices are molded and customized for the best fit possible.

Ankle & Ankle/Foot (AFO) Orthotics / Braces

Orthotic brace: Air Cast

An air cast ankle brace is designed to provide medial and lateral ankle support in stance phase.

Conditions: avulsion fracture, sprains, minor fractures of the foot and ankle.

Orthotic brace: AFOs (Carbon-Graphite, Tone Inhibitive, Hinged Plastic)

AFOs are intended to control position and motion of the ankle, compensate for weakness, or correct deformities. AFOs are used to control foot drop as well as other neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders. The assistance this device offers allows a better toe clearance during swing phase of gait. AFOs can be bought off-the-shelf as well as custom made.

Conditions: foot drop, CVA, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal bifida, neuromuscular disorders, diabetic Charcot foot, crushing injuries, contractures, habitual toe walker

ORTHOTIC BRACE: SOLID AFOS

Solid, or static, AFOs are the most aggressive of the AFO designs in providing external support. They restrict ankle & foot motion in all three planes thereby providing significant stance phase stability & swing limb clearance. The type of material, thickness and trimlines used can influence the rigidity and function of the AFO accomodating to any type of activities and needs.

ORTHOTIC BRACE: ARTICULATING AFOS

When we add joints to an AFO we allow motion in one plane while restricting other planes. A wide variety of plastic and metal joints are available to articulate an AFO. These ankle joints can be used in metal, plastic and carbon fiber devices. Dorsiflexion assist and plantarflexion stops can also be integrated to further promote or limit ankle movement depending on your needs.

ORTHOTIC BRACE: FLOOR REACTION AFOS

A Floor Reaction AFO utilizes the ground reaction forces generated by the device to influence and prevent the knee from buckling in addition to controlling the ankle and foot. The anterior shell is ideal for individuals who tend to present with crouch-type gait patterns.

Orthotic brace: Cam Walker

Controlled, ankle, motion (CAM) boot are adjustable, reusable, and increase support to one’s foot during the healing process after an injury. Boots are offered in many sizes and variations such as tall or short, static or adjustable ROM ankle joints, and pneumatic air feature is available This air feature is necessary to reduce swelling, pain, and improves healing time. One can control the level and amount of air pumped into boot to support the foot.

Conditions- Post op ankle fusions, stabile ankle fractures, ankle sprains, forefoot and toe injuries, stress fractures, plantar fasciitis tears, Achilles tendon tears.

Orthotic brace: PRAFO

Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis is an off-the-shelf orthosis to prevent foot drop, foot and ankle contractures, and to treat or prevent bed pressure related heel ulcers. This brace has a unique quality which is a pivoting metal outrigger attached to the posterior aspect of the orthosis that when rotated into position its resists internal and external rotation of the leg when patient is bedridden.

Conditions- Hemiparesis following stroke, foot drop prevention, Achilles tendon contractures, bed pressure related heel ulcers

CROW Boot – Charcot Relief Orthotic Walker

A CROW boot accommodates and supports a foot with Charcot Neuroarthropathy (CN). CN occurs when bones and joints in the foot fracture, break up or pop out of place with minimal or no known direct injury and the foot does not heal or regain its original shape. A patient must be casted and would receive a custom molded boot. The CROW consists of a fully enclosed ankle/foot orthotic with a rocker-bottom sole. Patients are able to continue to bear weight while minimizing pressure and given the chance to heal.

Orthotic Brace: SMO

Supramalleollar Orthosis (SMO) stabilizes the arch of the foot up to the ankle. It can have a wrap around design which gains maximum control of the foot while still allowing the ankle’s up and down motion. This can be added as an inner boot to an AFO to better support significant foot deformities.

Conditions: pronation, hypotonia, triplanar instability

Orthotic Brace: Night Splint

Tight ankle muscles are usually the underlying cause of other pain, problems and deformities of the lower limb . A night splint, or stretch brace, is designed to slowly stretch your foot and ankle overnight relieving pain and improving flexibility. This will increase your range of motion allowing you to walk more properly and maximizing the benefits of any daytime brace you may also have

Conditions: plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinopathy, contracture of foot and ankle

Technologies / Devices