An XTERN brace refers to an external orthopedic brace used for the treatment of foot drop or similar conditions. It’s designed to help people with foot drop maintain proper foot positioning a...

  In the face of many DME issues, many ask if continuing as a DMEPOS provider is worth the costs ($709/3 years) and the exposure (audits). Let’s break these discussion points down and p...

This is part 18 of a series that should be read in order. Key Points:  Introduction into the concepts behind the H orthosis What is a BH device?        L...

An AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) is defined as a type of medical device designed to support the foot and ankle, typically for individuals with conditions that affect the lower extremities, such as foot...

@Ian Smith Thank you for your comment. Here are the 3 active UK clients that we can suggest to you:- Lucy Best, CPO in Hampshire, Romsey
- Sarah Reid, DPM in London- Simon Fay, DPM in Newcastle up...

This is part 17 of a series that should be read in order.   Key Points:    Introduction to the Hannaford Device Typical patient selection for these devices Review of ...

Dr Feldman, I much liked ypur post on Gauntlet braces. Where in the UK can I find a practioner who can prescribe a brace for me - e.g. The Cabbie.? Thanks, Ian

Continuing on the subject of Ankle Foot Orthoses, we move on to the Gauntlet Brace, or should I say family of braces. The Gauntlet AFO is described as a custom-made brace designed to support and st...

This is part 16 of a series that should be read in order.   Key Points:    EVA B1 or B2 Balancing are introduced The softest is improved as you advance from C3 to C4 to C5...

The previous post in this series outlined the basics of the Richie Brace ankle foot orthosis. This post is intended to add further insights into the usage of the Richie Brace within the lower extre...

This is part 15 of a series that should be read in order.   Key Points:    How does C1 change from BC? What is the difference between C1 and C2?     The Sho...

A common dilemma faced by the lower extremity clinician is a condition which may or may not require additional support or bracing than what a custom foot orthotic may provide.Considerations in this...

Great series Dr. Blake, thank you!

This is part 14 of a series that should be read in order.   Key Points:    Based on typical material used, what are the 3 types of shock absorbing orthoses described? What...

Custom foot orthotics (CFOs) and ankle-foot orthotics (AFOs) are both devices designed to support and correct lower extremity issues, but they differ significantly in their structure, purpose, and ...

Hi Rich, Great article. In depth and you touch on so many things.  May I just add that if it is unilateral, you might want to check for a short leg with equinus. 

This is part 13 of a series that should be read in order.   Key Points:    Review the basics of Med/Lat Orthosis Design Review the Corrections of P and ML orthoses Re...

In several previous posts we discussed the relationship between custom foot orthotics and shoe construction. Orthotic devices and shoes can either enhance the performance of each other or hinder th...

This is part 12 of a series that should be read in order. Key Points:   What is a Medial Lateral Instability Patient? For an M orthosis, do you consider when Rx writing the supinatio...

Key Points:    The simple measurements of RCSP and OCSP are vitally important in our basic understanding of the patient and their orthotic correction Pronatory degrees and pronat...