Affordable hinged Ankle-Foot Orthosis

The challenge

People who are uninsured are unable to afford a prescribed hinged AFO. There is also no off-the-shelf alternative that provides an equivalent solution.

Who it helps

People who have mild to moderate foot drop or who need ankle support.

How it works

It keeps the ankle in the desired position (in most cases: neutral) which facilitates a user's walking patterns.

A device capable of assisting a person's gait speed and prolonging their walking distance.

Tools needed

Protective glasses

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Prusa slicer

Measurement tool

Screwdriver set

Allen keys set

Pliers

Wood Filing Tool

scissors

Circular saw

Dremel

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Elon University community, Elon, North Carolina, United States of America
• Team: Alvaro Aguilar
• Category: Daily Living
• 24 downloads

The build files for Affordable hinged Ankle-Foot Orthosis are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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