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Dorsalex®
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Contents
Description
Indication
Contraindication
Function
Reimbursement Code
Medical Device
Safety
REF/Sizes
Scope of Delivery
Application/Adjustment
Comfort/Hygiene
Material
Product Care/Cleaning/Maintenance
Storage/Disposal
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User Manual
Description
The Dorsalex AFO prevents a pes equinus
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position of the foot, and helps control
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the ankle joint with a bilateral frame.
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The AFO's predefined flexibility creates a
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harmonic gait pattern. The orthoses
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come preassembled, are lightweight and,
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thanks to their design, are not noticeable
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when worn. They are available in different
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stiffnesses and sizes, and can be thermo-
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formed and individually adjusted.
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Indication
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• Weakened dorsiflexion of the foot
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• Follow-up treatment of apoplexy
• Peroneal paralysis without spasticity
Contraindication
• Pronounced supination of ankle
(e.g. due to spasticity)
Function
• Prevention of pes equinus when
the Dorsalex AFO is combined with
a closed shoe, according to the
three-point-principle.
• Reduction of the functional elongation
of the leg and reduction of
compensatory, non-physiological
motion patterns.