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Riccardo Zuccarino1, Kirsten M Anderson2, Michael E Shy1
1Department of Neurology, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa.
Background:
Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to individuals with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). The aim of this study was to evaluate patient reported satisfaction with orthotic devices and services in individuals with CMT to provide preliminary data for advancing AFO development and improving clinical care.
Methods:
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Users Survey was distributed via e-mail through the Inherited Neuropathy Consortium (INC) Contact Registry and includes 11 device-specific questions and 10 service-related questions. Participants were also asked open-ended questions about their experiences with AFOs.
Results:
Three hundred and fourteen individuals completed the survey. Over one-third of participants provided negative responses, including dislike of AFO appearance, discomfort, abrasions or irritations, and pain. Ratings of orthotic services were generally positive.
Conclusions:
Lower scores related to discomfort, abrasions and pain identified areas for AFO improvement. Continued research in these areas will be beneficial to informing and advancing AFO development and improving clinical care.
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