Patent ID: 6994681

Claim:
An AFO/contracture foot splint device for alleviating and correcting foot deformities, treating foot drop, preventing decubitus ulceration of the calcaneus (heel bone), by maintaining the foot in a fixed, stable, yet comfortable position following surgery or other medical procedure performed on the foot, said device comprising a) a leg engaging portion; b) a foot supporting portion; c) a heel portion having a heel well; d) a toe extension portion e) a disposable liner; wherein the heel portion prevents contact between an upper surface of the heel portion of the device and the heel of the wearer thereby eliminating chafing, or abrasive contact, or decubitus ulceration, or pain-inducing pressure; wherein said disposable liner is a single piece that extends from the toe extension portion to the leg engaging portion of the AFO/contracture foot splint device, said single piece having a leg pocket ( 42 ) and a toe pocket ( 40 ), where said leg pocket ( 42 ) fits onto the leg engaging portion and said toe pocket ( 40 ) fits onto said toe extension portion, thereby securing the disposable liner to the splint device; wherein said disposable liner has re-closable fastening elements to secure said disposable liner to the leg and the foot; and wherein the disposable liner is comprised of a fluid permeable layer, an absorbent layer and moisture proof layer.