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From: Kyle E Cleveland <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, December 14, 1998 3:41 PM
Subject: Re: Ankle bending AFO brace


>Michelle Montminy wrote:
>>
>> Why would they cut a boot down for an afo?
>
>Michelle, is your question for me or Chester?  If it's for me, I'm
>referring to the type of AFO that fits inside a shoe or boot.  If the
>AFO is not articulated (hinged), then the material is usually thin
>enough that no special considerations need be made.  If it is
>articulated, then the section that is hinged sticks out a good ways so
>it's not the easiest thing to get inside a shoe or boot.  If the shoe is
>designed so the hinge can be outside (above) the shoe proper, so much
>the better.  Hope this helps.
>
>-Kyle
>