PAL Health Technologies
Custom AFO Instructions
Below is a step-by-step STS casting instruction guide for PAL's custom Platinum Ankle Braces, Platinum Leather AFOs and/or custom Element78 AFOs.
You can also watch this instructional video!
CRITICAL: Cover foot and leg with plastic bag. Dip the STS sock in warm water, gently squeezing out excess water. Continue unrolling the sock over the heel and up the leg. Massage the entire cast, following the anatomic contours beginning with the foot, paying particular attention to the arch. Tip: If the cast gets sticky, spray with water; cont. to smooth cast as you massage upward. Tip: At this time, mark any other areas that may require special accommodations. Following the plastic strip, cut the cast from the top, continuing to the toes. Carefully spread the STS cast open and remove from leg.
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Apply protective plastic strip and channel tube to foot and leg as shown.
Place sock over toes, lining up toe seam. Leave 1/2" of sock at end of toes to prevent curling.
Lift foot from 4th and 5th MPJ. Position the foot in neutral locked at MPJ.
Be certain to capture the contours of the malleoli as you continue massaging your way up the cast.
Clearly outline the lateral and medial malleoili with a dark marker.
Once cured, ull out the channel tube.
Have the patient wiggle toes to aid with removal.
