Custom Ankle Braces (AFOs)
We work with a pedorthist to customize the best custom ankle brace (AFO) or balance brace based on your need. Many patients do not know that balance braces exist. They are light weight and very easy to apply. Best of all, they can help with your balance which in turn, can help prevent falls.
ARIZONA BRACE®
The Arizona Brace® is our original design and remains our most popular for comfort and stability. The Arizona Brace® is prescribed to stabilize the ankle, talocalcaneal, midtarsal and subtalar joints. Often copied but never equaled, the Arizona Brace® is the only custom AFO proven in clinical trials to effectively treat Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) as an alternative to surgery.
FEATURES & OPTIONS
- Soft, comfortable molded leather inner shell lining
- Padded with 1/8” medical-grade foam
- Polypropylene-reinforced foot and ankle
- Metatarsal-length foot plate
- Custom anatomical reliefs
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
- PTTD (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction)
- Talocalcaneal varus or valgus
- Tibialis tendonitis (posterior or anterior)
- Severe pronation or pes planus
- Ankle arthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- Charcot foot
- Ankle, subtalar or midtarsal trauma
- Chronic Achilles tendonitis
Suggested L Codes: L1940, L2330, L2820
ARIZONA MEZZO™
The patented Arizona Mezzo™ is the ‘happy medium’ between a UCBL and the standard Arizona Brace®. The custom-fabricated Arizona Mezzo™ provides support for a variety of midfoot and hindfoot conditions requiring superior longitudinal arch support. Its low-profile design and soft leather lining mean easy shoe fit, exceptional comfort, and greater patient compliance. Partial Foot Arizona Mezzo™ also available.
FEATURES & OPTIONS
- Low-profile design
- Can be worn with practically any shoe – even sandals!
- Custom-molded, intimate fit
- Made from Orthopedic-grade, Chromium tanned leather and thermoplastic
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) Stages 1 & 2
- Extreme flatfoot
- Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
- Hypotonia/low tone
- Peroneal tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Osteoarthritis of the subtalar and midtarsal joints
Suggested L Codes: L1907, L2330
AZ BREEZE™
The AZ Breeze™ offers the same great features as the Arizona Brace® but is lightweight, hypo-allergenic and moisture wicking – it’s even machine washable! Covered with a synthetic material, it is indicated for patients with leather allergies or lifestyles and/or occupations prone to moisture.
The AZ Breeze™ material is available in all Arizona Brace® styles.
FEATURES & OPTIONS
- Lightweight, durable polyester covering
- Padded with 1/8” medical-grade foam
- Polypropylene shell
- Custom anatomical reliefs
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
- Talocalcaneal varus or valgus
- Tibialis tendonitis (posterior or anterior)
- Severe pronation or pes planus
- Ankle arthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- Charcot foot
- Ankle, subtalar or midtarsal trauma
- Chronic Achilles tendonitis
Suggested L Codes: L1940, L2330, L2820
AZ CROW WALKER™
An excellent alternative to total casting for your diabetic foot care patients. The AZ CROW Walker™ minimizes the force going through the foot while the rocker bottom and custom-molded insert encourage healing. The Charcot Resistant Orthotic Walker (CROW) is a weight-relieving AFO.
FEATURES & OPTIONS
- Thermoplastic shell
- Optional 1/8” medical-grade foam padding
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
- Charcot foot
Suggested L Codes: L4631
AZ SPORTY™
The AZ Sporty™ provides optimal support for patients requiring greater daily mobility. Its lower-profile design makes the AZ Sporty™ an excellent option for patients with chronic ankle sprains, traumatic ankle injury, ankle arthritis or medial/lateral ankle laxity.
FEATURES & OPTIONS
- Soft, comfortable molded leather inner shell lining
- Thinner plastic & shorter distal length footplate
- Padded with 1/8” medical-grade foam
- Polypropylene shell
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
- Sports injuries, such as chronic ankle sprains
- Less severe conditions that do not require support for the medial longitudinal arch
Suggested L Codes: L1940, L2330, L2820
EC NEUROWALKER™
The EC Neurowalker™ incorporates the Arizona Unweighting AFO™ with a custom-molded shoe. This successful combination has been utilized by podiatric and orthotic clinicians for well over a decade with exceptional patient outcomes! Ordering an optional shoe for the opposing side will aid in patient compliance.
FEATURES & OPTIONS
- Custom-molded shoe
- Notched at base of calf to unweight ankle and foot
- Custom, multi-density removable insole
- Soft, comfortable molded leather inner shell lining
- Padded with 1/8” medical-grade foam
- Polypropylene shell
- A removable, custom-molded multi-density foot orthotic is included
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
- Charcot foot and ankle
- Post fractures of the distal tibia
- Neuropathic conditions of the ankle and foot
- Severe ankle instability
Suggested L Codes: L1940, L2330, L2820
MOORE BALANCE BRACE™ (MBB)
The Moore Balance Brace™ (MBB) is the original balance brace and the only one clinically proven to reduce postural sway and increase postural stability*. The MBB is a custom-made AFO designed to reduce the risk and incidence of falls in the elderly and high-risk populations.
The MBB is best utilized in conjunction with a comprehensive fall prevention protocol which may include strength training, certain environmental changes in the home, physical therapy and other related specialties. The MBB is typically prescribed bilaterally.
FEATURES & OPTIONS
- Easy to reach and pull Velcro® straps
- Polypropylene shell providing lightweight, stable support around the foot and ankle
- Low-profile & open dorsal design allows for easy shoe fitting & increased compliance
- Heel stabilizing post maximizing balance & stability
- Lightweight, durable polyester cloth covering
- Custom ankle stabilization providing maximum somatosensory feedback
- Plastazote™ interface providing comfortable shock absorption to the heel, plantar surface & tongue
- Custom orthosis provides arch support and midfoot stability while allowing the forefoot & toes to be anchored for increased balance
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
- Difficulty walking and/or maintaining balance
- History of falls
- Vestibular disorder
- Chronic ankle Instability
- Arthritic ankle
- Stroke Imbalance/foot drop
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Suggested L Codes: L1940, L2330, L2820
SUPRA MALLEOLAR ORTHOSIS – SMO
Our SMO supports patients with foot and ankle pathology difficulties that are not controlled with conventional foot orthoses. Made of a polypropylene shell for enhanced durability, a lower leg strap is also available.
FEATURES & OPTIONS
- Thermoplastic shell
- Optional 1/8” medical grade foam padding
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
- Arthritic conditions
- Charcot foot
- Chronic ankle sprains
- Instability
- Posterior tibial weakness or rupture
- Low tone, hypotonic patient
Suggested L Codes: L1907, L3400