短腿固定副木(Ankle-Foot Orthosis, AFO)是一種常見的下肢輔具,廣泛應用於中風復健中,尤其對改善垂足(無法主動抬腳)與足內翻(腳踝向內傾)等步態異常效果顯著。這些問題不僅影響行走穩定性,也會提高跌倒風險。透過合適的 AFO 支撐,能提升步態流暢度與安全性,減少疲勞感,讓患者更安心地行走。
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常見 AFO 類型
依據支撐需求與活動程度,AFO 可分為以下兩種主要款式:
1. 前置型 AFO
結構位於小腿前側,腳部設有開口設計,便於穿脫。此類 AFO 可有效防止垂足,並保留部分腳踝活動度,為最常見的基本款式。
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