The graphite-colored ankle-foot orthosis provides external semi-rigid fixation. The detachable orthosis is reinforced on the sides with four metal stiffening ribs, curved according to anatomical shapes and covered with a special material for a comfortable fit to the bone protrusions of the joint. Convenient fastening on the leg is carried out due to textile fasteners. Made of multilayer material with a cotton layer to the body and polyamide on the outside.
A prefabricated (non-customized) externally applied and wearable appliance or apparatus intended to encompass the ankle joint, or the ankle and foot, to support, align, prevent, or correct orthopaedic deformities/injuries or to improve function of the ankle and/or foot through actions such as alignment, hinge-support, or dorsiflexion assistance. It may also be intended to offload and redistribute foot pressures that affect pedal circulation to improve blood flow and help heal diabetic foot ulcers or postsurgical wounds, and may include patient adaptable plantar inserts. This is a reusable device.