HiPro AFO
The HiPro is a true energy storing and returning (ESR) AFO and when properly aligned reestablishes leverage in third rocker restoring the patient’s propulsion, allowing them to push off more effectively. In patients with orthopedic or nerve pain below the knee associated with movement, neuromuscular weakness, and partial foot amputation, this is an excellent choice.
Individuals fit with the HiPro can perform a full range of activities (when otherwise capable) including running and jumping.
Features
- PTB Proximal end can provide partial unloading and transverse plane control
- Designed to redistribute and offload forces throughout lower limb
- Posterior strut stores and releases energy during walking/running
- Strut can be personalized to augment patient goals
- Footplate design promotes a natural 3 rocker gait
Indications
Orthotic
- Limb salvage injuries
(ie: nerve/muscle disruption BK) - Ankle fusion or failed fusion
- Calcaneal, midfoot fractures
- Tarsal conditions
- Arthritis
Partial foot amputations
- Lis franc forward
Neuromuscular disorders
- Other lower extremity dysfunctions
Considerations
- Best outcomes are associated with staged weight bearing casting to distal femur – see Check Brace Fitting & Casting (CBF&C)
- Patients with poor vasculature, skin integrity and insensate limbs must be evaluated carefully to ensure candidacy
- Patient height, weight, muscle strength and knee stability are design drivers
- Appropriate shoe wear is integral in optimizing the AFO system and outcomes
- Check braces are required prior to definitive AFO fabrication – see (CBF&C)
TF-ESR AFO
Introducing the Thermoformed Energy Storing and Return AFO. Our latest ESR AFO is a resourceful end product from Hanger clinicians and HFN engineers, principal designer Tom DiBello has developed a functionally equivalent, cost effective alternative to custom pre-preg AFOs designed to address complex stance phase gait deficiencies in neuromuscular and orthopedic populations.
Features and Benefits
• Novel Design: This monolithic (one-piece), energy storing and returning AFO is thermoformed from carbon-infused polypropylene. It achieves levels of resistance comparable to other monolithic designs, by incorporating a novel “inverted U channel structural beam” posteriorly as a strut. It offers improved heel counter control and plantar surface personalization compared to pre-preg options. Three strut profile options are available to complement treatment goals.
• Quality Testing: Each orthosis undergoes evaluation of its stiffness to ensure it matches the clinicians order and extensive testing to ensure reliability and functional equivalence.
• Simplified Ordering: Our streamlined selection process makes it easy to choose the right design to match your patient’s needs.
• Comparable and Affordable Option: This alternative ESR AFO provides similar stability and energy return using materials at a substantially lower cost. Check out this case study using outcome measures to compare designs, capture patient function, perception, and preference.
Discover how the TF-ESR AFO can enhance patient outcomes with its innovative design and cost-effective approach.
TMA AFOs
These TMAs were developed by a team of highly skilled Hanger Clinic orthetists who combined their clinical experience, knowledge of anatomy, and computerized gait analysis to completely rethink and improve designs.
TMA-1 Design
- Mid-Calf
- Northvane SMO
- Copoly
- TMA insert
- Solid AFO
Indications
- Fixed/Painful Ankle
TMA-2 Design
- Mid-Calf
- TMA insert
- Copoly
- Launchpad Joint
- Articulated AFO
- X
- Northvane SMO
Indications
- Compromised Skin
- Equino-Varus
- PF Contracture
XOS AFO
Hanger XOS is an AFO System which integrates a Fabtech system PDE strut mounted onto a shoe. The AFO is designed for easy donning and doffing, to optimize limb alignment and to foster a healthy foot and ankle complex.
Features
- Laminated calf section with adjustable anterior closure
- Patient specific posterior strut and carbon footplate. Note: Shoe required. Footplate is embedded into the sole of the shoe.
- PTB variation is available to request
Indications
- Neurological presentations
- Ortho/trauma/limb salvage
- Partial foot
- Pediatric designs are available
Considerations
The superstructure is embedded directly into the shoe wear and is not removable by the patient, but can be removed and transferred to a new shoe.
