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What is Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)?

Category: Equipment

Most popular types: Drop foot brace ToeOFF AFO Trulife AFO Show all

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See also: Foot/ankle splint Foot orthotics

An AFO or "foot brace" is a plastic brace fastened with velcro straps around the foot to prevent tripping or foot drop.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Foot drop 254 102
Improve mobility 61 52
Stiffness/spasticity 39 14
Balance problems 26 7
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 25 11
Duchenne muscular dystrophy 24 0

Show all 43 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 722 patients that have used Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 19
Mild 41
None 110

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Side effect Patients Percentage
Uncomfortable 18
Pain 6
Feeling hot/overheating 4
Balance problems 2
Pain in heel(s) 2
Swelling in feet 2

Show all 26 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 68
Did not seem to work 40
Course of treatment ended 25
Side effects too severe 8
Doctor's advice 5
Personal research 2
See all 138 patients who've stopped using Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Duration

Stopped using Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 8
1 - 6 months 19
6 months - 1 year 27
1 - 2 years 36
2 - 5 years 37
5 - 10 years 7
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 94
Usually 40
Sometimes 26
Never taken as prescribed 16
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 18
Somewhat hard to take 37
A little hard to take 60
Not at all hard to take 61
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 7
$100-199 8
$50-99 4
$25-49 2
< $25 65
Not specified 90
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33 patient evaluations for Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

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Jan 19, 2019 (Started Oct 11, 1995)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 All the time (24/7)
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 2, 2017 (Started Oct 11, 1995)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 All the time (24/7)
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 11, 2017 (Started Oct 11, 1995)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1 All the time (24/7)
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 7, 2012 (Started Oct 11, 1995)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 All the time (24/7)
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 13, 2009 (Started Oct 11, 1995)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 All the time (24/7)
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 7, 2008 (Started Oct 11, 1995)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 All the time (24/7)
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  • 1 helpful mark

Dec 29, 2016 (Started Mar 06, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for joint instability)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 10, 2012 (Started Mar 06, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for joint instability)
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 30, 2016 (Started Feb 04, 2002)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 2 As needed
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  • 1 helpful mark
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