What is Foot/ankle splint?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Therapeutic splint
See also: Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
A foot/ankle splint or brace, sometimes known as an ankle-foot orthosis or AFO, is used to keep weak or spastic ankles in a more comfortable position. They may be prescribed by an occupational or physical therapist.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot drop | 8 | 2 | |
| Pain in ankles | 2 | 1 | |
| Weakness in left ankle | 2 | 0 | |
| Achilles tendonitis | 1 | 1 | |
| Broken ankle | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Foot/ankle splint
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Increased spasticity in early morning | 1 | |
| Muscle tension | 1 | |
| Stiffness in knees | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Foot/ankle splint
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 4 | |
| Did not seem to work | 2 | |
| Other | 2 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Foot/ankle splint
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 3 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 |
Last updated: