11/19/2025
Is your child wearing an ankle foot orthosis or AFO?
If so, remember to check your child's skin at least once a day or each time, after you remove their AFO. Any areas of the skin that are red or dark from the AFO (or straps) should disappear within 30 minutes. If these marks do not disappear after 30 minutes, they can become a pressure injury. Pressure injuries can occur anywhere that the AFO touches the skin but most commonly on:
➡️ Ankle bones
➡️ Heel
➡️ Outer edge of the foot
➡️ Along the arch of the foot
If you see any red or dark spots that don't disappear or raw or blistered skin, contact your child's Orthotist as soon as possible. The AFO should be left off until the skin heals or the it has been adjusted.
If you have questions about your child's AFO, never hesitate to reach out to our team!
https://buff.ly/ApprFh2