Will a brace cure drop foot?

Will a brace cure drop foot?

Foot drop can be temporary or permanent. A brace can help hold your foot in a more normal position. Treatment for foot drop depends on the cause. If the cause is successfully treated, foot drop might improve or even disappear.

What is a foot up?

Foot-Up is a lightweight ankle foot orthosis that offers dynamic support for drop foot or related disorders that require dorsiflexion support.

What is a Dictus band?

Made from a sturdy leather construction, with latex bands (stronger and longer-lasting than elastic) to provide a dynamic dorsiflexion moment and superior foot lift. The latex band can be set in various positions enabling directional pull to combat equino varus foot and ankle posture.

Can you walk in a foot brace?

You may be able to walk with an ankle splint, but often not right away. After injuries such as sprains, fractures, and dislocations occur, they usually need time to heal before weight-bearing. Walking or weight bearing too soon may slow healing or cause further damage.

Is foot drop a disability?

Foot drop caused by trauma or nerve damage usually shows partial or even complete recovery. For progressive neurological disorders, foot drop will be a symptom that is likely to continue as a lifelong disability.

Can you recover from a drop foot?

Prognosis and outcome vary according to the cause of the foot drop. In a peripheral compressive neuropathy, recovery can be expected in up to 3 months, provided that further compression is avoided. A partial peroneal nerve palsy after total knee replacement has a uniformly good prognosis.