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 further 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)
Richie Brace® Features and Benefits
- Custom Orthotic Footplate: Intrinsic Posting of forefoot varus/valfus, 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 plan 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.