Prosthetics & Orthotics
Orthosis – An external medical device for supporting, immobilizing, or treating muscles, joints, or skeletal parts which are weak, ineffective, deformed, or injured.
Prosthesis – It is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through physical trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth .
Orthotic Devices
Lower Limb
Solid AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis)
AFO Types
Solid AFO
Indications –
– Mild foot drop
– Peroneal nerve palsy
Assists in dorsiflexion during swing phase.
Suitable for patients with mild dorsiflexor weakness.
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Posterior Leaf Spring (PLS) AFO
Indications –
– Mild foot drop
– Peroneal nerve palsy
Assists in dorsiflexion during swing phase.
Suitable for patients with mild dorsiflexor weakness.
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Dynamic AFO
Indications –
– Moderate ankle weakness
– Need for ankle mobility with support
– Foot drop
– Cerebral palsy
Can include motion stops and assist joint.
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Night Splint (AFO)
Indications –
– Post-surgical Achilles tendon lengthening
– Sensory and mild motor issues (CP)
– Achilles tightness
– Prevents toe drag
Used mainly in children with neuromuscular conditions.
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SMO (Supramalleolar orthosis)
Indications
•Flexible Flat feet
•Ankle Instability
•Toe walking due to poor ankle ligament.
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Gel Insole
A shoe insert designed to provide a custom, personalized fit by changing its shape to conform to the unique contours of your foot.
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UCBL
It is a rigid, plastic, arch support designed to correct the position of your foot.
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KAFO (Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis)
Indications –
•Quadricep weakness,
•Joint instability,
•Deformities.
•knee buckling and
•knee hyperextension and foot drag.
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Knee Orthosis
Indications –
* Knee Instability.
* Knee Ligament injuries
* Deformities
* Post-surgery protection
* Pain relief.
Osteoarthritis.
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Gaitor
It stabilizes joints, encourages proper alignment, and allows safe weight-bearing during gait training.Indications –
– Flexion deformities.
– Spasticity.
– Progressive correction
of deformity.
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Upper Limb
Static cockup splint
•Wrist drop
•Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tendonitis or arthritis
Post cast support
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Dynamic cockup splint
-Radial nerve palsy with finger drop
-Partial paralysis needing functional position.
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EWHO
A functional or restorative device that supports, protects, and immobilizes the elbow, wrist, and hand, for individuals with neurological conditions like stroke, cerebral palsy, or after trauma like fractures or injuries.
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Spinal Orthosis
Boston Brace
Indications-
–Scoliosis
–Compression fractures
–Post-op stabilization
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Lumbosacral Orthosis (LSO)
•Indications –
–Low back pain
–Lumbar disc herniation
–Spondylolisthesis
•Includes rigid or semi-rigid corsets
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Hyperextension Orthosis
A rigid brace designed to restrict spinal flexion and encourage hyperextension.
# ASH brace
•3-point pressure system
•Prevents anterior spinal collapse
•Indications –
– Vertebral compression fractures.
– Post-op spinal fixation.
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Milwaukee Brace
•Indications-
–High thoracic or double curve scoliosis.
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Taylor Brace
Designed to limit flexion and extension of the thoracic and lumbar spine.
Indications –
•Postural kyphosis
•Spinal Injuries.
•Spinal tuberculosis
•Thoracolumbar fractures
(stable)
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Fracture Orthosis
Patella tendon bearing AFO
• Stable closed tibial shaft fractures
• Healing fractures post-cast removal
• offload weight from lower leg.
•Promotes early functional mobility.
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Humeral Fracture Brace
•Indications-
–Closed humeral shaft fractures.
–Conservative treatment cases.•Allows shoulder and elbow movement
•Controls fracture alignment through
soft tissue compression.
•Lightweight and adjustable
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Clamshell (Thoracolumbar) Fracture Orthosis
Indications-
–Stable compression fractures
–Post-surgical spinal stabilization
•Prevents trunk flexion
and rotation
•Promotes spinal alignment
and healing.
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CROW Orthosis
Indications –
•Charcot foot
•Severe mid foot collapse with instability
•Post surgical protection.
•Diabetic foot ulcer
•Severe arthritis.
To offload and protect the
Foot from further breakdown.
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Finger Orthosis
Figure 8 Splint
Indications –
-Swan Neck Deformity
-Mallet Finger
-Triger Finger
-Boutonnier Finger
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Mallet Finger Splint
Used to treat mallet finger by keeping the DIP joint in extension to allow the terminal extensor tendon to heal.
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Joint Extension Splint
Used for extension support in conditions like boutonnière deformity or where prolonged extension is required.
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Trigger Finger Splint
Used to limit flexion of the affected digit at the affected joint, aiding non-operative management of trigger finger.
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Prosthetic Devices
Lower Extremity
Below Knee
Below Knee Types
Transtibial Prosthesis
Indications –
–Designed for individuals with below knee amputation.
–Custom socket ensures for proper comfort, fit and weight distribution.
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Syme’s Prosthesis
Indications –
–For individuals with ankle disarticulation.
–Provides a stable weight bearing end and a smooth walking pattern.
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Chopart Prosthesis
Indications –
– Designed for partial foot amputee.
–Restore foot length, Balance and push-off during walking .
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Pirogoff Prosthesis
Indications –
– Modified ankle disarticulation amputation.
–Provides excellent stability.
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Above Knee Prosthesis
Indications
–Designed for individual for Transfemoral amputation.
–Incorporate a custom socket, knee joint, and prosthetic foot for effficient mobility.
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Through Knee
–Designed with individual with knee disarticulation.
–Provides Excellent weight bearing capability and ability for standing and walking.
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Hip Disarticulation
–Designed for individuals with amputation at the hip joint level.
–Incorporate a Pelvic socket, Hip joint and a knee for the restoration of full limb.
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Upper Extremity
Partial Hand
–Designed for individual for partial hand amputation.
–Restores grasp, grip strength and a functional movement of hand.
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Wrist Disarticulation
-Designed for individuals with amputation at the wrist joint level.
–Custom socket ensures secure fit and comfort during dialy activity.
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Below Elbow
– Designed for individuals with transradial amputations.
–Restores hand and wrist function while maintaining natural motion.
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Above Elbow
-Designed for individuals with transhumeral amputation.
–Incorporate with elbow joint and terminal device for functional reach and control.
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Shoulder Disarticulation Prosthesis
-Designed for individuals with amputation at the shoulder joint level.
–Provides full limb replacement.
–Offers stability, balance and controlled arm movement for functional independence.
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IPOP
Below Knee IPOP
–Designed for below knee amputees to be fitted immediately after surgery.
–Protects the residual limb from swelling, and maintain proper limb shape.
–Allows early standing and walking for faster recovery.
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Above Knee IPOP
-Applied immediately after transfemoral amputation to support early rehabilitation.
–Protects the residual limb and helps control post–surgical swelling.
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Knee Joint
Single Axis Knee Joint
Indications-
–Features a simple hinge mechanism that allows flexion and extension around one axis.
–Provides stability and controlled knee motion for basic walking activities.
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Polycentric Knee Joint
•Indications –
– A joint that mimics the natural knee joint motion.
–Provides enhanced stability during stance and smoother motion during swing phase.
–Offers improved toe clearance and a more natural gait pattern.
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Pneumatic Knee Joint
•Indications-
–Uses air pressure within a cylinder to control knee flexion and extension smoothly.
–Provides variable air resistance for a more natural and efficient gait.
–Allows adjustable mechanism system to match user walking speed and activity level.
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Hydraulic Knee Joint
Indications –
–Utilizes fluid dynamics to control knee movement and provide smooth natural gait.
–Adjust resistance automatically for varied walking speeds and terrains.
–Enhances stability during stance and offers controlled swing phase motion.
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Foot Types
SACH Foot
–Featured a solid ankle designed with a cushioned heel to absorb shock during walking.
–Provides stability and smooth rollover from heel strike to toe off.
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Dynamic Foot
–Designed with flexible materials to store and release energy during walking.
–Provides a responsive and a spring like action for a natural and efficient gait.
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Carbon Fibre Foot
–Constructed from light weight carbon fibre material for superior strength and flexibility.
–Stores and releases energy efficiently to deliver a smooth, dynamic gait.
–Offers excellent shock absorption and adaptability to different walking speed.
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Silicone Cosmetic Prosthesis
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