AFO Material Selection Quiz

Select a material that can be selected that is corrosion resistant, has a high strength-to-weight ratio and fatigue resistant for AFO manufacturing.

• Metal

• Thermoset plastic

• Thermoplastic

A material that has ease of molding, corrosion resistant, lightweight and colourable with transfer paper when manufacturing an AFO.

• Metal

• Thermoset plastic

• Thermoplastic

A bulky material used for AFOs where you anticipate fluctuating weight changes in a patient, which may need frequent adjustments.

• Metal

• Plastic

• Leather

This material works best when manipulate for foot pathologies and can be used as AFO material after being soaked in water.

• Metal

• Plastic

• Leather

A consideration to keep in mind is “DO NO HARM TO THE PATIENT” when selecting any material basically means that the AFO material should be.

• Durable

• Biocompatible

• Formable