Patent ID: 7967768
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An ankle-foot orthosis for resisting plantarflexion of a patient's foot, the orthosis comprising: a compression stocking formed of contiguous first and second tubular members, said second tubular member being set at an angle to the first tubular member to define, at least in use, a generally L-shaped cavity configured to accept and fit closely about the foot and ankle of the patient; and a flexible rib of silicone elastomer, at least a portion of an external surface of a defined region of the compression stocking; said defined region being substantially aligned with at least a portion of the dorsum of the patient's foot when said orthosis is in use; being impregnated with said silicone rib to bond said rib to said defined region of the compression stocking, such that said rib overlies at least a portion of the dorsum of the patient's foot when said orthosis is in use and has a resilience that is appropriate for resisting the particular degree of plantarflexion experienced by the patient.