Description
The Custom Ritchie Brace is an advanced orthopedic ankle-foot orthosis designed to provide customized support, alignment, and stability for individuals who need additional control of the foot and ankle. Its personalized design combines a custom balanced foot orthotic with semi-rigid lower-limb supports to create a supportive yet functional bracing solution.
A standard 35 mm heel cup fits into the bottom of the heel counter of the shoe, helping integrate the brace with compatible footwear. The brace also features anatomic ankle axis hinge placement, which is designed to align the mechanical hinge with the natural movement of the ankle.
The custom-contoured footplate attachment provides individualized support beneath the foot and helps create a secure connection between the foot orthotic and ankle portion of the brace.
The semi-rigid construction offers a balance between stability and controlled movement, making the Custom Ritchie Brace a suitable option when a patient requires more customized support than a standard off-the-shelf ankle brace can provide.
The suggested HCPCS codes are L1970/L2820, depending on the specific configuration, fabrication, and clinical requirements.
