Background Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently used type of orthosis in children with cerebral palsy (CP). AFOs are designed either to improve function or to prevent or treat muscle ...

When she woke up from the surgery, she couldn’t move her right leg.” The surgeon, it turns out ... Few, if any, would have ...

I have a love-hate relationship with my AFO’s — my ankle foot orthosis or leg braces. But they’ve improved my life so much. Before I had braces, I used a wheelchair. There were so many ...

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This study aimed to identify the main difficulties faced by the family when a child with congenital clubfoot (CC) uses the Dennis-Brown orthosis. The answers revealed that orthosis-related ...

If you’re experiencing restless leg syndrome, you may want to consider getting your magnesium levels checked. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the nervous system that causes the ...

It also covers medically necessary ankle-foot orthoses and knee-ankle-foot orthoses. An orthosis is an external device, such as a brace or splint, that supports a body part or function.

Medicare covers medically necessary therapeutic devices. These include orthotics, like braces and supports, used to treat diseases of the feet, ankles, and legs related to conditions like diabetes.

When back pain is minor, orthopedic spine surgeon Jennifer Woods says you may be able to successfully address it with supports such as back braces, though it's essential to talk to your doctor ...

David Brooks, Ross Douthat, Tressie McMillan Cottom and Pamela Paul By David Brooks Ross Douthat Tressie McMillan Cottom and Pamela Paul Mr. Brooks, Mr. Douthat, Ms. McMillan Cottom and Ms. Paul ...