Fabrication of Custom Urethane Ankle-Foot Orthoses

This comprehensive step-by-step instructional video details methods for easy In-House fabrication of custom urethane AFO’s & WHO’s utilizing the vacuum-lamination technique. Video features Mr. Patrick Myrdal, . (c), ., of Myrdal Orthopedic Technologies using Renew Materials urethane rubber to fabricate AFO’s & WHO’s that fit perfectly to individual contour. Custom urethane orthotic devices provide flexible support and dynamic control. These highly durable, abrasion-resistant orthotic devices are easy to clean with soap and water. Presentation is comprised of two chapters packed with detailed information including: clinical assessment; taking the patient impression; impression casting; modifying the cast; creating the custom urethane AFO / WHO profile thickness; creating the closure aspect; preparing cast for lamination; application of PVA bag; processing and laminating with urethane rubber; lamination removal from cast; closure strap / billet incorporation; trimming the lamination; patient fitting; and final trimming of orthotic. Make It Now! with Smooth-On / smoothon / smoothon smoothon ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Adult Supervision Required Keep Out Of Reach Of Children ~-~~-~~~-~~-~