At first glance, the 2^nd Ankle looks like a typical ankle gauntlet. But looks are deceiving.

Simulating the physiology of the human body, the 2^nd Ankle is flexible, with artificial tendons providing support exactly where the patient needs reinforcement.

A patient with posterior tibial tendon disorder can be fitted with a 2^nd Ankle where its artificial tendon simulates the patient’s weakened tendon, providing exceptional support, while the rest of the shell remains flexible. This allows the orthosis to focus solely on the pathology with minimal side effects.

Typical ankle gauntlets cause collateral damage by restricting the motion of the foot and ankle in all three planes, placing pressure on the Achilles tendon, and causing spontaneous knee flexion at heel strike.

In addition, most ankle gauntlets are made of leather, which can absorb body fluids, causing potential pathogenic introduction to at-risk tissue.

The 2^nd Ankle focuses directly on the patient’s pathology, allows for a normal gait and its material is hypo-allergenic.

Freedom Fabrication can create artificial tendons along any axis in the 2^nd Ankle, depending on your patient’s specific pathology.

For more detailed information on the 2^nd Ankle, or to order a demo model, please click here to fill out a demo request form.

If you would like to discuss how the 2^nd Ankle can help your patient’s unique needs, please call Tony Wickman, CTPO at 1-800-304-3733.