What is Drop foot brace?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Drop foot is often treated with the use of braces. The goal of bracing is to provide patients with a more normal and comfortable gait.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot drop | 7 | 2 | |
| Risk of harm | 3 | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 2 | 1 | |
| Foot drop (left) | 2 | 1 | |
| Foot drop (right) | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Drop foot brace
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Foot drop (left) | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in hip(s) | 1 | |
| Uncomfortable | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Drop foot brace
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Drop foot brace
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 2 |
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