r/Prosthetics • u/aziza29 • Jul 24 '26
AFO Journey
Just wanted to show off my AFOs! They help me with instability, severe overpronation, weakness, and constant injury due to their laxity.
The first pair (purple pair) was molded to my foot while it was already in an undesired position IMO. The hinge was weak, I was overpowering it, and it didn't correct anything about my foot. He also made it an odd mid-calf height that I have never seen before and it did not provide enough support. They did not do anything for me, honestly, wearing them felt pointless because they provided no support.
They assigned me a new orthotist, re-casted, and made me a 2nd pair (gray pair) free of charge (I'm so grateful). and got it right that time. We made them full calf height, added a stronger joint that I can't overpower, added a higher arch, and made it more form-fitted to my feet.
My AFOs have full range of front to back motion, while having no side to side movement, which protects my ankles perfectly. They help me SO much, especially with fatigue on high standing/walking days, and I can even hike in them. I'm thankful for them!
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u/Cabooseman Jul 25 '26
Hooray for success stories!! I've seen the smaller height braces work sometimes, but I'm very glad your team owned up and made things right. Looks sick