What is BlueROCKER AFO?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
An AFO or "foot brace" is a plastic brace fastened with velcro straps around the foot to prevent tripping or foot drop.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot drop | 4 | 2 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0 | |
| Improve mobility | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with BlueROCKER AFO
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking BlueROCKER AFO
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 |
Duration
Stopped using BlueROCKER AFO
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
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