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One widely used device is the ankle foot orthosis (AFO). It helps keep the foot at a 90-degree angle to the lower leg to support it. While it can help improve your gait, it may require a larger ...

The medical necessity for the orthosis begins during the hospital or SNF stay, such as after knee, ankle, or foot surgery. The orthosis is provided to a beneficiary during an inpatient hospital or ...

It also covers medically necessary ankle-foot orthoses and knee-ankle-foot orthoses. An orthosis is an external device, such as a brace or splint, that supports a body part or function.

But thanks to one Etsy seller, kids who wear AFO braces can now have matching ones made to fit their favorite doll or stuffed animal. An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) is a kind of brace used to ...

An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is a hard brace worn on the lower leg that improves overall walking safety and efficiency for people with certain medical conditions. AFOs provide gait stability, keep ...