Orthotics are special shoe or heel inserts a doctor prescribes that are custom-made specifically for you. A doctor may prescribe orthotics to treat foot, leg, or back problems. Read on to discover the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 61-year-old man presented to clinic 1 week after a motor vehicle accident with left ankle pain and swelling.

Former NBA All-Star Michael Redd was stunned to learn that Michael Porter Jr. wears a brace on his left leg every game, allowing his foot to function normally. The brace, called "ankle foot orthosis" ...

It's good to be reminded that you're not alone in your struggles. Several people sent encouraging emails after my last column, in which I wrote about my diagnosis of Charcot neuroarthropathy and my ...

A search of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency website revealed no manufacturer Field Safety Notices or Medical Device Alerts for this device. No reports of adverse events were ...

Jaylon Smith doesn’t even know where his ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) brace is anymore. The Cowboys linebacker just knows he’s not wearing it. “Everything just feels better, from my emotion to my ...

Medicare covers the furnishing and fitting of therapeutic shoes and inserts, called orthotics, for people with diabetes and severe diabetes-related foot disease. It also covers medically necessary ...