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Orthosis - Ankle Foot (AFO) - Custom Made

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This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget and is used for the Rental of Assistive Technology. It specifically covers the rental of a Custom Made Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO), corresponding to Registration Group 0135 (Prostheses and Orthoses).

A Custom Made AFO is a highly specialised brace that surrounds the foot and ankle and extends up the calf. It is fabricated based on a precise cast or 3D scan of the participant's leg, ensuring an exact, highly controlled fit. This level of customisation is essential for participants with complex biomechanical needs, severe deformities, or high-level tone/spasticity that cannot be managed by prefabricated devices.

The rental of a Custom Made AFO is typically necessary when:

In-Depth Trial: A specific, complex design or material (e.g., carbon fibre, highly articulated joint) needs to be trialled for a period to confirm its suitability and effectiveness before a final purchase.

Complex Acute Needs: The device is needed immediately following a major trauma or reconstructive surgery, and the participant's limb size or shape is expected to change significantly during the early recovery phase.

Rapid Growth: For children with progressive conditions, renting provides the required complex support while accommodating fast growth, delaying the need for repeated custom purchases.

This support item ensures participants with the most complex lower limb needs can access precisely fitted, high-quality orthotic devices on a flexible, temporary basis to maximise their mobility, protect joints, and participate in rehabilitation.