Is a Richie brace An AFO?
Is a Richie brace An AFO?
The Richie Brace® is a custom AFO (ankle-foot-orthosis) designed to treat chronic conditions of the foot and ankle including: PTTD. Adult-Acquired Flatfoot. Dropfoot.
How much is a Richie brace?
Our Price: $65.00
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What is an Arizona brace for the foot?
The Arizona Brace® is prescribed to stabilize the ankle, talocalcaneal, midtarsal and subtalar joints. Often copied but never equaled, the Arizona Brace® is the only custom AFO proven in clinical trials to effectively treat Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) as an alternative to surgery.
Does Medicare pay for foot braces?
Does Medicare Cover Ankle Braces? Yes, Medicare will help cover the costs of ankle braces. Beneficiaries pay only 20% of the cost for ankle braces with Part B. Benefits may include ankle braces, straps, guards, stays, stabilizers, and even heel cushions.
What is ankle gauntlet?
The leather ankle gauntlet AFO is a custom-molded Ankle Foot Orthosis. It may be used as a conservative (non-operative) management of various foot and ankle conditions, including posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD), ankle osteoarthritis, and chronic ankle pain.
How do you cast AFO?
Exceptional AFOs begin with exceptional casts….
- With the foot at 90º to the leg, place cutting strip on dorsum of foot.
- Tape channel tube on top of cutting strip.
- Place baggie of appropriate length on foot and leg.
- Submerge STS sock into warm water to activate hardening solution.
- Gather STS sock and slide onto the limb.
Who invented the Richie brace?
Dr. Douglas Richie, Jr.
In 1996, Dr. Douglas Richie, Jr. developed the Richie Brace® which has revolutionized the non-operative treatment of challenging foot and ankle pathologies such as dropfoot, traumatic arthritis and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD).
