Friday 30 December 2011

Why to use Drop Foot Splints?

 Foot drop splint is easy to put on and remove.

Can be used with any foot ware of their size.
Patient can do adjustment of Velcro and get easy with the splint.

Foot Drop Splint can be used in all the conditions of foot drop.
The need for these type of splints is rather limited in leprosy patients. The drop foot, resulting from paralysis or arrested . development, is a frequent infirmity.... It is practically a form of splint, cast of aluminum to the shape of the leg and foot. The metal is carried under the entire foot
Drop Foot Splints are designed for paralytic drop- foot and consist of two steel bars connected just below the knee by a metal band covered with leather. When there is drop-foot, the weak or paralysed muscles in the front of the leg get pulled and stretched, and that delays their recovery. A simple and easily made Drop Foot splint .