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Lower limb Ortheses
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| FO- Soft inserts | Metatarsal pad, Cushion heel, Heel spurd pad |
| FO- Longitudinal arch supports used for: | prevent depression of subtalar joint and correct for pes planus- flat foot can be rigid or flexible. |
| FO- Longitudinal Arch supports: | UCLB, Scaphoid pad, Thomas Heel( pronated foot) |
| FO- Posting | Alters the position of the subtalar joint. |
| Varus post | Medial wedge |
| Valgus post | lateral wedge |
| Forefoot posting | Supports the forefoot |
| Forefoot postingMedial wedge | prescribed for forefoot varus |
| Forefoot postingLateral wedge | prescribed for forefoot valgus |
| Forefoot postingHeel Lifts ( or Heel platform) | for leg dicrepancyn and for limitation in ankle joint dorsiflexion. |
| Forefoot postingRocker Bar | proximal to metatarsal heads; improves weight shift onto metatarsal |
| Forefoot postingRocker bottom | sole over the metatarsal heads abd improves push off or inflexible feet. |
| AFO |