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1
Q

What does the spiral AFO help control?

A

Medial

Lateral movement

2
Q

What does the spiral AFO provide?

A

Needed energy return

3
Q

What are the indications for the use of the spiral AFO?

A
Neurological conditions
Drop foot
CMT
Multiple sclerosis
Spina bifida
Stroke patients without spasticity
When mild ML control is needed with other pathologies
4
Q

What are the contraindications for the spiral AFO?

A
Require skin contact
Requiring adjustments often
Spasticity
Mild-severe clonus
Greater than 20 degree knee flexion contracture
5
Q

What are the suggested L codes?

A

L-1950-spiral, plastic
L-2755-Addition-prepreg
L-2820-addition-soft interface

6
Q

What are the benefits of the FRAFO?

A

Design customization

Incorporates multiple plane stability

7
Q

What are the different designs for FRAFO?

A

Spiral
Articulated
Articulated spiral