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Ankle Contracture Boot. (Product Spotlight).


DeRoyal Industries introduces the Anlde Contracture contracture /con·trac·ture/ (-cher) abnormal shortening of muscle tissue, rendering the muscle highly resistant to passive stretching.  Boot, a Static AFO AFO Ankle-foot orthosis  used for positioning, pressure reduction, and light gait training. The "no-strap" closures allow for easy donning and doffing. The Boot is available with either fleece or Vel-foam softgoods that completely cover the splint, leaving no metal exposed. Each unit comes standard with a padded anti-rotation bar, padded toe piece, and mesh laundry bag.

The Boot is available with or without a boot sole, and offers an optional hip abduction Abduction
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 bar. It is available in five sizes ranging from Small to Extra-Large and is suitable for indications that include hip rotation and drop foot. The Ankle Contracture Boot is part of a family of products designed to address contractures Contractures Definition

Contractures are the chronic loss of joint motion due to structural changes in non-bony tissue. These non-bony tissues include muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
 of the hand, wrist, elbow, knee, and ankle. DeRoyal also offers a complete line of products for general orthopedics, sports medicine, fracture management, and wound care.

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Date:Jun 1, 2003
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