The Richie Brace®
The Richie Brace® is a custom ankle foot orthosis designed to treat chronic conditions of the foot and ankle. Introduced to the medical community in 1996, The Richie Brace® has revolutionized the non-operative approach to the most challenging pathologies treated by the foot and ankle specialist.
With a contoured balanced orthotic footplate articulated to adjustable semi-rigid lower leg uprights, the Richie Brace® is ideally suited to stabilize rotational forces at the Midtarsal, Subtalar and Talo-Crural joints. Modifications and enhancements are available to add additional restriction of motion in the sagittal, frontal or transverse plane.
The Richie Brace® is fabricated from an impression cast taken of the patient's foot and lower leg. This custom ankle-foot-orthosis is reimbursable by Medicare and most third-party payors. Information on casting, coding and reimbursement information can be obtained from Acor Orthopaedic, Inc.
Clinical Indications:
- Adult Acquired Flatfoot secondary to PTTD
- Lateral Ankle Instability
- DJD of Ankle or Rearfoot
- Peroneal Tendinopathy
- Dropfoot (Restricted Pivot or Dynamic Assist options)
Features and Benefits:
- Custom Orthotic Footplate: Intrinsic Posting of forefoot varus/valgus, contoured medial and lateral arches, optimal position of first ray
- 35 millimeter Contoured Heel Cup: Frontal plane control of calcaneus
- Anatomic Ankle Hinge Placement: Pure, unrestricted sagittal plane ankle motion for performance and comfort
- Semi-rigid Lower Limb Supports: Aligned to provide maximum control of internal/external rotation of the tibia and inversion/eversion of the ankle
- Adjustable Limb Support Straps: User-friendly with minimal bulk around limb supports
Click here for an informational 2-page brochure showing the Richie Brace and its many available options.
Click here for an order form for the Richie Brace.
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The Richie OTC
Prefabricated Ankle Brace
Clinical Indications:
- Acute ankle sprain
- Tendinopathy of the foot and ankle
- Sport-related ankle injuries
Features:
- Prefabricated orthotic footplate in 4 sizes
- Full flexion ankle joints or restricted hinge ankle options
- Adjustable Velcro® strap closures
Benefits:
- Powerful footplate control over the ankle and hindfoot
- Economical on-the-spot treatment of acute injuries
- Interim brace before custom AFO
The Richie OTC
Prefabricated Ankle Brace
Clinical Indications:
- Dropfoot secondary to CBA or nerve injury
- Peroneal tendinopathy
- Lateral ankle instability
Features:
- Tamarack dorsiflexion assist flexure joints
- Prefabricated contoured orthotic footplate
- Lightweight adjustable leg uprights
- Open posterior ankle
Benefits:
- On-the-spot treatment of ankle conditions accompanied by weakness of tendons or ligaments
- Control of inversion/eversion foot and ankle alignment
- Interim brace before custom AFO
- Superior shoe fit
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