The member has a documented neurological, circulatory, or orthopedic status that requires custom fabricating over a model to prevent tissue injury; or The member has a healing fracture that lacks normal anatomical integrity or anthropometric proportions; Additions to AFOs and KAFOs Additions to AFOs a...
The orthopedic surgeons at University Foot & Ankle Institute (UFAI) are trained in state-of-the-art ankle fusion and joint replacement surgeries. While we always try to start with conservative treatment options (such as bracing, rest, and physical therapy), surgery has provided relief for many...
Advertisement: “After four weeks in a boot, there should be an improvement,” she added, referring to the orthopedic walking boot often prescribed after an injury. “I meet patients who’ve been in a boot for a year and a half.” Matacic said she was initially skeptical of the diagnosis...