An ankle-foot orthotic, or AFO, is a brace that controls the kinematics and kinetics of the ankles while also compensating for weakening or correcting irregularities. AFOs can also be used to ...

Orthotics are special shoe or heel inserts a doctor prescribes that are custom-made specifically for you. A doctor may prescribe orthotics to treat foot, leg, or back problems. Read on to discover the ...

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 ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stryker (NYSE:SYK) today announced the launch of its EasyFuse™ Dynamic Compression System. Created using nitinol, a nickel titanium alloy metal well known for its ...

I've been reading Runner's World since the early to mid 1970's, and I have never seen any discussion of my problem. I suffered a complete rupture of the posterior tibial tendon about six years ago. My ...

New Nitinol Staple Provides Strength, Efficiency and Ease of Use KALAMAZOO, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stryker (NYSE:SYK) today announced the launch of its EasyFuse™ Dynamic Compression System. Created ...